Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Barry University welcomes students with roots in many countries and values cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Campus life includes student-led media, performances, athletics, academic societies, clubs, cultural celebrations, and professional support. The main campus in Miami Shores offers lawns, study spaces, and a chapel, while downtown Miami, beaches, the Wynwood Arts District, Brickell, and major cultural institutions are a short car ride away.

Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters as Barry College for Women, Barry became a coeducational university while retaining its Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach connects learning, reflection, informed action, and a commitment to social justice. Academic options include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Podiatric Medicine, and the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando. Programs range from the arts, education, humanities, and sciences to business, health care, nursing, law, and podiatric medicine.

Small classes, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, support direct attention from faculty. Orientation includes the student-led O-Team and ORI 100 Class. The Center for Academic Success and Advising provides academic coaching, tutoring, and financial aid counseling, while the Career Center supports internships and alumni engagement. Barry also offers classes at locations across Florida, online, and in the Bahamas, with flexible programs for working professionals.

This Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology is grounded in the science-practitioner model, preparing students for clinical work or doctoral study. Students develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment, emphasizing ethical judgment and cultural responsiveness through supervised clinical training and research.

Focus areas include Forensic Psychology Specialization.

The program requires 60 credit hours, including a 700-hour supervised clinical internship in the final year. The Forensic Psychology Specialization adds 9 credits for specialized courses.

Graduates with the Forensic Psychology Specialization are prepared to work with justice-involved individuals in settings such as correctional and forensic treatment programs, community mental health agencies, juvenile justice systems, and organizations serving victims and offenders.

The application deadline for the Fall term is March 1, after which admission may be granted on a space-available basis.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. In-person, evening classes offered to accommodate working professionals, with a typical part-time duration of approximately 3 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.