MasterRecommended

Master of Clinical Psychology

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Licensed health service psychologist
Clinical practice
Research
Government
Healthcare policy
Police consultant
Expert witness
Jury consultant

Curriculum

Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
Practice-focused training grounded in research
Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma
or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); minimum GPA 2.5 for initial review; programme-specific requirements apply

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma, or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); programme-specific requirements apply

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Clinical Psychology. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Fullerton
Faculty or school	College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.