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Clinical Psychology |
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Overview
What Do Clinical Psychologists Do?
Where Do Clinical Psychologists Work?
Clinicaly Psychology Career Outlook
Education/Training to Practice Clinical Psychology
Online Schools offering Clinical Psychology Degrees
Clinical Psychology Overview
The field of Clinical Psychology integrates
science, theory, and practice
to understand, predict, and alleviate
maladjustment, disability, and
discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment,
and personal development. Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual,
emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral aspects
of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures,
and at all socioeconomic levels.
What Do Clinical Psychologists Do?
Clinical Psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. These range from short-term crises, such as difficulties resulting from adolescent rebellion, to more severe, chronic conditions such as schizophrenia.
Some clinical psychologists treat specific problems exclusively, such as phobias or clinical depression. Others focus on specific populations: youngsters, ethnic minority groups, gays and lesbians, and the elderly, for instance. They also consult with physicians on physical problems that have underlying psychological causes.
Where Do Clinical Psychologists Work?
Clinical Psychologists work throughout the United
States in a variety of settings
including individual practice,
mental health service units,
managed healthcare organizations, hospitals, schools, universities,
industries, legal systems, medical systems, counseling centers,
governmental agencies, and military services.
Clinical Psychology Career Outlook
Employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014, because of increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies. Clinical and counseling psychologists will be needed to help people deal with depression and other mental disorders, marriage and family problems, job stress, and addiction. The rise in health care costs associated with unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, alcoholism, and obesity, has made prevention and treatment more critical. An increase in the number of employee assistance programs, which help workers deal with personal problems, also should spur job growth in clinical and counseling specialties.
Education/Training to Practice Clinical Psychology
An earned doctorate from a Clinical Psychology
program represents the basic
entry level for the provision
of Clinical Psychology services.
Unique to Clinical Psychology training is the requirement of substantial
course work in the areas of personality and psychopathology, resulting
in comprehensive understanding of normal and abnormal adjustment
and maladjustment across the life span. The American Psychological Association sets
the standards for Clinical Psychology
graduate programs and recognizes
programs meeting these standards
through an accreditation process. All states require a license
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Clinical Psychology - Featured Schools |
Walden University Online 
As a leader in distance learning for over 35 years, Walden offers advanced degree programs that serve the needs of more than 28,000 professionals. At Walden, we offer a full spectrum of graduate programs - from master's and doctoral degrees to post-doctoral certificates - to help you address the complexities of our increasingly diverse environment. Our programs are designed to develop advanced scholar-practitioners who are capable of addressing real-world issues within both a theoretical and practical context.
Psychology / Clinical - PhD
The Clinical Psychology specialization prepares individuals to practice as licensed psychologists in health care settings, community mental health centers, group practice settings, inpatient psychiatric settings, and private practice. Clinical psychologists promote psychological well-being, engage in prevention and early intervention of psychological difficulties, and provide treatment to clients experiencing severe psychopathology.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learniing Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
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| Capella University Online
At Capella University, students will learn from faculty who are helping to set national standards through their work with leading professional organizations; all core faculty are licensed professionals. Capella is the first and only online university to receive accreditation from CACREP (the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) for two master's degree specializations.
Psychology / Clinical - MS
This online MS degree program is designed for learners interested in pursuing a doctoral degree. You will develop the theoretical understanding, research, and assessment skills applicable to a clinical setting. While some learners may pursue licensure as psychology assistants or technicians, learners should know that this specialization does not prepare graduates for licensure as an independent, professional counselor or psychologist.
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
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| Argosy University Campus Programs
For more than 30 years, Argosy University students have recognized the unique value of our practitioner-based programs in psychology and counseling. From learning to treat one person at a time, to helping individuals and families better manage everyday issues, or working within a large organization, this is education that can lead to a career of caring in an environment of success.
Clinical Psychology - MA
(Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Hawaii, Phoenix, San Francisco, Schamburg, Seattle, Tampa, Twin Cities, Washington DC)
The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology program is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a terminal degree at the master's level and those who eventually plan to pursue a doctoral degree. The master's degree provides students a s trong clinical orientation as well as an emphasis on psychological assessment.
Clinical Psychology - PsyD
(Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Hawaii, Orange County, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Schamburg, Seattle, Tampa, Twin Cities, Washington DC)
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program has been designed to educate and train students so that they may eventually be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice.
Optional concentrations include:
- Child & Family Psychology
- Diversity & Multicultural Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health & Neuropsychology
Argosy University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The Doctor of Psychology program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.
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