Western Carolina University

The Department of Psychology offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Clinical Psychology. It also offers a degree for Specialist in School Psychology. Links to information concerning each of these programs and the corresponding training director are posted below. Read more about the program in the Psychology Graduate Programs Handbook.

Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree:

Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology Program is designed to prepare students for doctoral level training in clinical psychology or other applied disciplines within psychology by earning a Master of Arts in Psychology. Students who do not wish to pursue further studies may be eligible for licensure in North Carolina as a psychological associate

For more information on the general program, contact Dr. Alvin Malesky.

Clinical Psychology Handbook (Word)

Specialist in School Psychology Degree

The School Psychology program is accredited as a Specialist’s level program by the national Association of School Psychologists. The three year program provides students with academic and field experiences that prepare them for employment as school psychologists in public school settings or related areas.

For more information on the school program, contact Lori Unruh.

School Program  Handbook (Word)