Graduate Programs
The Department of Graduate Psychology offers the following graduate programs:
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy
Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating theology, ethics, and psychotherapy. Meets California licensure requirements.
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology: Family Psychology
The recognized degree for practitioners, APU’s Psy.D. provides comprehensive training. This practitioner-scholar program combines science and practice, emphasizing service, and meets California licensure requirements.
Pre-Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program
For those without a master’s in psychology, this program offers a one-year sequence of courses in preparation for the Psy.D. curriculum, with an opportunity to earn the master's after one year in the Psy.D. Program.
For undergraduate programs in psychology, please see the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
