Master in Clinical Psychology (Master's)

For Master in Clinical Psychology (Master's), tuition is Cost: $1020/credit.

The programme is a full-time, on-campus Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) delivered over six years. Students receive intensive training in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention through coursework and supervised practicum experiences. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills and includes training in neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and therapeutic assessment. Students complete a dissertation and an APA-accredited internship as part of the degree requirements.

Focus areas include Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Therapeutic Assessment, Psychological Testing, Human and Cultural Diversity, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

The programme requires 117 credits, including coursework, practicum seminars, internship hours, and a dissertation. Students complete a series of practicum courses over multiple semesters, followed by a full-year internship and dissertation research.

Graduates work as licensed clinical psychologists in private practice, hospitals, outpatient mental health facilities, university counseling centers, and veteran organizations.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 psychology credits and a minimum GPA of 3.3. Required materials include transcripts, references, a personal statement, a resume, and optional GRE or MAT scores.

The programme totals about 117 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, six years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Immaculata's 300-acre campus provides space for study, recreation, service, and student activities. Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, strength training room, tennis courts, sports fields, and an esports arena. More than 30 organizations, including sororities and fraternities, give students opportunities to build friendships and develop leadership skills. Philadelphia is 40 minutes away, while New York City, Washington, D.C., and the New Jersey and Delaware beaches are two hours away.

Academic options include more than 60 undergraduate programs, accelerated and online programs, and more than 40 graduate offerings, including master's and doctoral degrees and certificates. Popular bachelor's fields include nursing, business management, exercise science, psychology, education, criminology, and biology. Graduate strengths include educational leadership, clinical psychology, counseling, nursing, and nutrition. More than 90 full-time professors support students through a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Advising, learning support, and career services help students choose programs, manage coursework, build professional networks, and prepare for employment or further study.

Grounded in IHM tradition and charism since 1920, Immaculata connects scholarship with formation of the whole person, service, justice, and dialogue between faith and culture. Its Mighty Macs women's basketball teams won the first three national women's college basketball championships, in 1972, 1973, and 1974. For international students, the university offers a private education with financial aid, scholarships, student employment opportunities, and payment plans. Accepted full-time undergraduates qualify for academic scholarships, while adult and graduate tuition is assessed per credit.