American School of Professional Psychology

Overview of Psy.D. and MACL Programs

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program has been designed to educate and train students 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. The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University’s Schaumburg campus emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.

Specific objectives of the program include the following:

• The training of practitioners capable of delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services effectively to diverse populations of clients in need of such treatments
• The development of mental health practitioners who understand the biological, psychological and sociological bases of human functioning;
• The training of practitioners who are capable of exercising leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals;
• The preparation of mental health practitioners capable of expanding the role of psychologists within society;
• The education of psychologists capable of working with other disciplines as part of a professional team.

Students enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program may choose to focus on one of four optional concentrations:

• Child & Family Psychology
• Clinical Health Psychology
• Diversity & Multicultural Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
  

MA Clinical Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology program is designed to educate and train students to enter professional careers as master’s-level practitioners. Argosy University’s Schaumburg campus provides for its master’s students an educational program with all the necessary theoretical and clinical elements that will allow them to be effective members of a mental health team.

The program introduces students to basic clinical skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of applied psychology into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. In addition, the program offers excellent preparation for those considering application to the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program.

Eligibility for Licensure
Graduates of the MA in Clinical Psychology program may wish to pursue licensure in Illinois as a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).With the addition of two counseling courses, the program curriculum includes courses in each area of study required by the department of professional regulation for master’s-level licensure in Illinois. In order to qualify for the LCPC examination, graduates of the MA in Clinical Psychology program must complete two years of supervised clinical work after receiving the master’s degree. For more information and application materials to apply for licensure in the state of Illinois, see the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Web site at www.idfpr.com.

Master’s-level licensure varies from state to state. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice. Students interested in pursuing licensure in states other than Illinois should contact their state’s department of professional regulation for information. The American Counseling Association frequently publishes information on professional issues of importance to professional counselors, including licensure, on their Web page: www.counseling.org.

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