The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology offers innovative academic programs that train practitioners who are sensitive to underserved populations, and is committed to maintaining an environment which acknowledges and respects cultural and individual differences. An integrative curriculum of concurrent field training and academic experience imparts knowledge and skills relevant to human diversity. Massachusetts is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
| CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY <back to top> |
| Degree/Certificate and Major |
Available Concentrations |
Admissions Data |
Average Time to Completion |
Internship and Practicum |
Pedagogocial Style |
Prerequisite |
Specialized Accreditation or Approval |
Tuition per credit |
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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
134 credits
(En Route) MA in Professional Psychology
(earned after meeting specific requirements).
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Child, Adolescent & Family (applied for in year two)
Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience (declared in application for admission)
Forensic Psychology (applied for in year two)
Health Psychology (applied for in year two)
Latino Mental Health (declared in application for admission or applied for in year one)
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data |
4 years full-time |
Years 1-2: Practicum placements
Years 3-4: Half-time internships |
Onsite |
Baccalaureate degree; Basic coursework in psychology (must be completed before enrollment click here for details)
GRE
Our online Graduate Psychology Preparatory Courses fulfill doctoral prerequisites.
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American Psychological Association (APA) |
$1,130 |
| Certificate of Respecialization |
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Varies, depending on date of doctorate and courseload (no doctoral project required) |
Years 1-2: Practicum placements
Years 3-4: Half-time internships
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Onsite |
Doctorate in Psychology |
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$1,130 |
| COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY <back to top> |
| Degree/Certificate (Major) |
Available Concentration(s) |
Average Time to Completion |
Internship and Practicum |
Pedagogical Style |
Prerequisite |
Specialized Accreditation or Approval |
Tuition per credit |
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology
60 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP)
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2 years full-time; 3-4 years part-time |
Year 1: 360 hour practicum (12-16 hours per week)
Year 2: 600 hour internship (20 – 24 hours per week)
These hours are minimum guidelines and completed through the school year
Contracts with field sites run for 30 weeks per academic year and exclude the summer. |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7 week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree
Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
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Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and Community Mental Health
60 credits
LMHC Eligible
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Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
3 years, including 2 summers |
Year 1: none
Year 2: 360 hour practicum (12-16 hours per week)
Year 3: 600 hour internship (20 – 24 hours per week)
Coordinated with sponsoring agency |
Combination of blended and onsite courses |
Baccalaureate degree
Mental health worker currently employed at an MSPP-partnered community mental health agency |
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$750 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and Couples and Familiy Therapy
60 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
2 years full-time; 3-4 years part-time |
Year 1: 360 hour practicum (12-16 hours per week)
Year 2: 600 hour internship (20 – 24 hours per week)
These hours are minimum guidelines and completed through the school year
Contracts with field sites run for 30 weeks per academic year and exclude the summer. |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7 week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree
Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and Expressive Arts Therapy
60 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
2 years full-time; 3-4 years part-time |
Year 1: 360 hour practicum (12-16 hours per week)
Year 2: 600 hour internship (20 – 24 hours per week)
These hours are minimum guidelines and completed through the school year
Contracts with field sites run for 30 weeks per academic year and exclude the summer. |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7 week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree
Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and Global Mental Health
60 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
2 years, including 2 summers |
Year 1: 360 Hours (12-16 hours/week)
Year 2: 600 hours (20-24 hours/week) Contracts run for 30 weeks and typically exclude the summer |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree
Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and Primary Care
66 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
2 years |
Year 1: 360 Hours (12-16 hours/week)
Year 2: 600 hours (20-24 hours/week)
Contracts run for 30 weeks and typically exclude the summer |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree • Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic and Counseling Psychology
60 credits
LMHC Eligible |
Latino Mental Health
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP) |
2 years full-time; 3-4 years part-time |
Year 1: 360 hour practicum (12 – 16 hours per week)
Year 2: 600 hour internship (20 – 24 hours per week)
These hours are minimum guidelines and completed through the school year
Contracts with field sites run for 30 weeks per academic year and exclude the summer. |
Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years. |
Baccalaureate degree
Basic psychology coursework, or
Volunteer work in psychology or education
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$1,130 |
| ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGY <back to top> |
| Degree/Certificate |
Concentration |
Average Time to Completion |
Internship and Practicum |
Pedagogical Style |
Prerequisite |
Specialized Accreditation or Approval |
Annual Tuition |
Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology in Higher Education Student Personnel Administration
30 credits |
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12 months (Designed to accommodate working professionals) |
Field Project |
Online Only |
Baccalaureate degree
Demonstrated interest in the field (ie work experience, previous coursework, etc) |
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$24,000 |
Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching
15 credits |
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6-7 months |
Practicum in Executive Coaching (4 months) |
Blended |
Baccalaureate degree and prior work experience |
(International Coach Federation (ICF) Approved) |
$11,250 |
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Leadership Psychology
98 credits (including 30 credits transferred from an appropriate previously earned master's degree) |
K-12 Education; Higher Education; Business; Non-profit; Health Care; Public Sector. |
4 years full-time |
Internship/Practicum 1 Year (final year of study). Includes a Doctoral Project. |
Online (except for required annual 5 day residency) to accommodate students nationally and internationally |
GRE
Master's degree
Prior coursework or relevant experience. |
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Tuition per credit:
$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Media Psychology
30 credits |
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12 months (Designed to accommodate working professionals) |
Field Project |
Online Only |
Baccalaureate degree and relevant course and or work experience. |
NEASC |
$24,000 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Psychology
30 credits |
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12 months (Designed to accommodate working professionals) |
Field Placement for the Blended program; field project for the online only program. |
Blended: Onsite-Monthly Weekends in Residence and Online Only option. |
Baccalaureate degree
Demonstrated interest in the field (ie work experience, previous coursework, etc) |
NEASC |
$31,000 (blended)
$24,000
(online only) |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY <back to top> |
| Degree/Certificate |
Concentration |
Average Time to Completion |
Internship and Practicum |
Pedagogical Style |
Prerequisite |
Specialized Accreditation or Approval |
Tuition per credit |
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in School Psychology
116 credits; up to 56 credits may be applicable for advanced standing students with prior school psychology degree. |
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5-6 years with no prior graduate coursework; variable (estimated 3-4 years) for advanced standing students. |
Coursework-related doctoral practicum; 1,600 hour doctoral internship over a 1-2 year period. |
Onsite Intensive summer courses and late afternoon/evening school year courses, and some weekend dates. |
MA/CAGS in School Psychology for Advanced Standing Applicants
GRE
Baccalaureate degree
Prior coursework or relevant experience in psychology or education |
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$1,130 |
Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Psychology
30 credits
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)
36 credits
66 total credits |
Latino Mental Health |
3 years full-time |
Year 1: 10-hour per week elementary school practicum
Year 2: 15-hour per week secondary school practicum
Year 3: Full-time internship |
Onsite |
Baccalaureate degree
Prior coursework or relevant experience in psychology or education |
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
$1,130 |
