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Programs

The Department of Graduate Psychology offers the following graduate programs:

Doctoral Degrees

Clinical Psychology: Family Psychology, Psy.D.

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-Psy.D. 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.

Master’s Degrees

Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.

Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating ethics and psychotherapy. The program meets California licensure requirements.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.