- 2 Years
- On Campus
- Intake: Sept (Fall)
Overview
The M.A. Clinical Psychology program is a practitioner model to promote professional mental health services to individuals, couples, groups, institutions and the society at large. The program will provide education and training in professional standards of practice in clinical psychology.
Furthermore, international ethical standards are incorporated into the program, to prepare the student for clinical practice in both public and private domain worldwide.
The program’s global quality and standards are professionally delivered by distinguished international faculty with recognized expertise in clinical psychology.
In addition to other PsyD application requirements, this degree meets the eligibility criteria for the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Clinical Psychology program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the degree program, graduates should be able to:
Conduct research in the area of Clinical Psychology.
Conduct case conceptualization and treatment plan.
Diagnose disorders, symptoms and differential diagnoses using the current DSM.
Utilize psychotherapeutic techniques and skills when providing treatment.
Write clinical progress notes, empirically based treatment plans, psychological reports, and case presentations.
Apply and maintain professional ethics and the law following the American Psychological Association (APA) standards.
Contact us
United States International University – Africa Off USIU Road, Off Thika Road (Exit 7), P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.
Dual Accreditation
This degree program is approved by the Commission for University Education and the WASC Senior College and University Commission, ensuring the highest standards have been met in Kenya and the United States.
Admission Requirements
The applicants must meet the following requirements:
Graduate application and other required documents indicated on the application form.
BA Psychology degree or closely related field is required, from an accredited university.
BA degree in non-psychology field requires completion of psychology pre-requisite course work prior to full admission.
An interview with Clinical Psychology faculty.
Why a Masters in Clinical Psychology?
Graduates of the Marriage and Family Therapy program may pursue careers in private practice, or as lead therapists in the following organizations, and others not listed below:
- Make a difference.
- Help other.
- Create meaningful work.
- Advance the profession of Psychology.