Master
of Arts Program in Clinical Psychology
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"The professors I have had exhibited an intensity
and passion toward their work and instruction. They
have shown by example the level of expertise necessary
for success in this field. More importantly, they have
stimulated my desire to keep learning."
-Dayna Rodrigues
"I've enjoyed my interactions with my professors.
Their knowledge and experience in the field has made
learning exciting and has been encouraging in getting
actively involved not only in the program, but in the
professional world as well."
- Vanessa Fettig
"The UDM Master's program in clinical psychology
has educated, supported and fostered me to my fullest
potential. The coursework is preparing me to be a competent
professional in the field, and the friendships I have
made will become close colleagues in the future. All
the while, the instructors have provided me with the
tools necessary to be successful."
- Bretta Leazier
"I feel the program offers a lot of one-on-one
with the professors. I also feel the program teaches
you much more than your chosen track of Addiction Studies
or Child Psychology."
- Brian Brown
"My experience at UDM in the Clinical Psychology
Masters Program has been a very challenging experience.
It has allowed me to master my abilities at a level
of expertise that has laid dormant since my undergraduate
studies. I have been encouraged to explore all my capabilities
in reaching my full potential as I prepare for a career
as a Limited Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Thanks University of Detroit Mercy!"
- Gabriella Bryant
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The University of Detroit Mercy Master
of Arts Program in Clinical Psychology prepares students as
Master's level psychologists.
Graduates are eligible for Michigan
limited licensure as MA psychologist upon completion of post
degree supervised practice requirements.
UDM's program has several unique features
that create a distinctive learning opportunity for students.
These include:
- Specialization in Child Clinical or Addictions
during the second year of study. MA students may
take formal specialization in either child clinical psychology
or the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. These
areas are currently specializations where the greatest need
and largest number of job opportunities exist.
- Designed for working students. The program
is quite flexible in terms of a student's course load. The
program's 45 credit hours can be completed in two years
(full-time) or three years (part-time) study, including
summer terms. Full-time enrollment means three or four courses
per term; part-time means one or more courses per term.
All courses are generally taught in the late afternoons
and early evenings to accommodate those students with full-time
jobs. Classes typically begin at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:40
pm.
- Excellent practicum experience. As a
program, which has been in existence for many years, the
MA program in clinical psychology has many well-established
practicum training opportunities throughout Southeastern
Michigan. Students may elect to complete their clinical
training in hospitals, community mental health centers,
university based counseling centers, or correctional facilities.
In recent years, students have completed their practicum
training at St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital of Macomb,
Guidance Center, Catholic Services of Macomb, University
of Michigan Counseling and Support Services, Oakdale Recovery
Center, CARE Program-Center for Human Development, and Neighborhood
Services Organization, to name a few.
- Solid Faculty. Since our department
at UDM also sponsors a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology,
we believe our department is rich with faculty and resources
to aid with training in clinical psychology (see Faculty).
The program is broadly eclectic in its
philosophical orientation. In assessment and diagnostic procedures,
traditional and contemporary psychometric methods are utilized.
In therapeutic practices, the major emphasis includes broadly
defined behavioral approaches supplemented by cognitive intervention
and by certain portions of psychoanalytic, humanistic, or
family systems approaches.
The program consists of eight
components:
- a fundamental curriculum in psychology;
- a specialty curriculum in addiction studies or child development;
- assessment methods;
- therapeutic interventions courses;
- an ethical issues course in mental health care;
- a comprehensive examination;
- a supervised practicum experience; and
- a non-required component consisting of thesis, special
project experience or alternative courses.
Training in research methods enables
students to become discriminating consumers of the professional
literature, which, in turn, enables them to keep abreast of
developments in their field after graduation.
The program can serve as a step toward
doctoral training in psychology. Although the program's principle
focus is to prepare students for clinical practice, students
wishing to pursue doctoral training may complete an elective
thesis. Completing a thesis will supplement students' clinical
training with sufficient research experience to qualify for
serious consideration for admission to a doctoral psychology
program. Students choosing thesis research must complete the
thesis in order to receive the degree.
Students wishing to continue doctoral
work at the University of Detroit Mercy must apply directly
to the clinical psychology doctoral program for admission.
UDM has an active chapter of Psi
Chi, the national Honor society for psychology students.
Qualified students are eligible for membership.
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