Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
CMHC Program Overview
Prepare for a career as an effective scholar-practitioner with the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. Our unique program features specialized learning through elective courses that range from forensics to addictions and geropsychology to couples therapy. Graduates are eligible to practice independently in Kentucky as Licensed Psychological Practitioners after two years of post-Master’s supervision.
- 60 credit hours
- Cohort model program
- Complete your program in two years
- One practicum and two internships
- Option to transfer all 60 hours into Spalding’s Doctor of Psychology Program
- Graduate prepared for the National Counselor Exam (NCE)
Courses
Spalding’s 60-credit Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology prepares graduates to practice as a master’s level Licensed Psychological Practitioner.
Housed within the same School as our nationally recognized PsyD program, the master’s program offers students the opportunity to enrich their training through a range of elective courses including:
- Forensics
- Neuropsychology
- Geropsychology
- Clinical health psychology
- Deep dives into specific types of therapy and treatment:
- Trauma therapy
- Addictions treatment
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
Begin Practicing With a Master’s Degree
Graduates become eligible for independent practice in Kentucky as Licensed Psychological Practitioners after completing two years of post-master’s supervision.
With only about 20 states permitting master’s-level psychological practice—and only a few allowing full independence—this credential offers a rare and valuable professional opportunity.
Admission Requirements
Are you ready to prepare to practice? Discover how Spalding’s MA in Clinical Psychology can accelerate your career on your terms.
Accreditation
Spalding University’s fully-accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets or exceeds CACREP quality standards, reflecting our commitment to providing the highest level of professional preparation for all students. Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the recognized gold standard for mental health counseling training.
Tuition
Prepare to lead with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Learn about tuition and fees for our MA-CMHC program, as well as your financial aid options.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology will equip you to meet the needs of the times — the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that roles for substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors will grow by 17% between 2024 and 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Put possibilities into practice. Graduates from the Spalding University Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program will be prepared to pursue practice in various psychology professions, including:
- Addictions Treatment
- Couples Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Forensics
- Geropsychology
- Neuropsychology
- Trauma Therapy
Graduates from the Master’s program will be trained to be competent, effective scholar-practitioners, able to understand and apply the best available clinical evidence to effect growth and healing in individuals, couples, families, and communities. Additionally, though most clinical psychology master’s degree programs only train students to be generalist practitioners, at Spalding, you can begin to explore an area of focused interest.
Brenda Nash, Chair of the School of Professional Psychology
