Master in Clinical Psychology (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) programme is $2,500 per semester for full-time students..

This programme prepares students for licensure as clinical psychologists and professional practice in mental health settings. Students engage in coursework, supervised clinical training, and research focused on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. The curriculum emphasizes culturally responsive care, social justice, and evidence-based practice. Training includes work with individuals, families, and couples across diverse populations.

Focus areas include Assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, Family systems theory, Cultural responsiveness in clinical practice, Recovery model integration, Ethical and legal practice standards, Psychopharmacology and biological bases of behavior.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core coursework, practicum experiences, a dissertation, and supervised clinical training. Students complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised clinical practice over the course of the programme.

Graduates pursue careers as licensed clinical psychologists in private practice, community mental health centres, hospitals, and academic or research institutions.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required materials include transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a resume. The programme requires submission of GRE scores and an interview as part of the application process.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

The Wright Institute Graduate School of Psychology has made Berkeley its setting for graduate education in psychology. Its current academic work is organized around two professional programs: the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The school’s community includes faculty, students, alumni, and staff whose work covers clinical care, expressive arts therapy, forensic investigation, and public discussion of conditions in jails and prisons.

The Clinical Psychology PsyD is based at 2728 Durant Avenue in Berkeley. The Counseling Psychology MA is based at 1000 Dwight Way, also in Berkeley. The counseling program prepares students to function in a wide range of mental health settings with individuals, families, and groups varying in age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. A two-year weekend master's format is available, giving the program a schedule designed around weekend study.

International applicants should distinguish carefully between the two admissions routes. The school accepts online applications for the PsyD in Clinical Psychology and the MA in Counseling Psychology, with separate application requirements for each program. Applicants do not need to complete an application in one sitting. The two programs operate from different Berkeley addresses, so students should confirm which location and admissions information apply to their intended course of study. The school also provides applicant login access and hosts open houses for prospective students.