Clinical Psychology

Are you interested in the human mind and its operations? Do your friends always come to you when they have a problem and want to talk? Clinical psychology might be the major for you. As a clinical psychology major, you will take courses that explore the human mind and how it operates. From understanding different personalities to theories of development, students learn about the different specialties and theories of psychology. They will eventually be able to take what they have learned and apply it in the real world when they take on patients and clients and help them understand and overcome their struggles and problems. In addition to practicing, clinical psychologists often continue their research in the field to better the quality and knowledge of the profession.As a future psychologist, students need lots of hands-on experience. During their undergraduate years, clinical psychology majors can expect to participate in psychological studies and research. Many schools require undergraduate students to either participate as a subject in the studies or serving as an assistant researcher. Working and volunteering at places such as hospitals and private practices are beneficial and can also open many doors in your future job search. Prepare yourself for more schooling after you receive your undergraduate degree, as most clinical psychology positions require a master's degree or doctorate.

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Headquartered in a Bay Area English Tudor-style mansion, The Wright Institute is a graduate school of psychology in Berkeley. The Wright Institute offers a 2-year master’s degree program in Counseling and a 3-year doctorate in Clinical Psychology. To...

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Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology is a private, graduate education institution located in Milwaukee. The college offers a Doctor of Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology as well as a four-course sequence in forensic...

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is a private, medical education institution with a campus maintained in Washington, DC. The college’s DC campus offers 18 academic programs that award master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate...

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From its Pasadena campus, Fuller Theological Seminary is an evangelical graduate institution training Christians for leadership in the theological and professional fields. Fuller is composed of three schools of Theology, Psychology, and Intercultural...

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This school offers a diverse, genuine, and friendly student body. The academics are rich and challenging. The location is also beautiful.

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine is a graduate university. Despite the midwestern city in its name, it’s located in the Los Angeles area. Because the Irvine campus features a large Latinx population, The Chicago School...

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Originally founded as the first professional school of psychology in the Caribbean, Carlos Albizu University-San Juan is a Puerto Rican university and the main campus of CAU. The San Juan campus offers interdisciplinary bachelor’s degrees in...

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With a name bestowed by Pope John Paul II, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Catholic university and a regional campus of the PCUPR system in northern Puerto Rico. PCUPR Arecibo offers bachelor’s degrees in over 160 fields of...

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana is a grad school of psychology in New Orleans. The Chicago School offers a doctorate program in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on providing care and treatment to...

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With campus a short walk from Lake Michigan and Grant Park, the Institute for Clinical Social Work is a graduate school of counseling in downtown Chicago. ICSW offers a 2-year Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling & Psychotherapy and a 3-year PhD...

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If you are looking for a program that focuses on enhancing your clinical skills while integrating psychodynamic theories then this is a great program for you. Be challenged to think beyond what is expected and to be able to comprehend the structures...

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