MA in Clinical Psychology, General Practice Specialization
Create a Specialization that Aligns with Your Career Goals.
Follow your clinical interests with our less-structured, highly flexible General Practice Specialization. Deepen your knowledge and clinical skill set by strategically assembling coursework that aligns with your areas of interest. The general practice specialization allows you to curate a transcript suitable for your career and life goals. You will experience hands-on, experiential learning opportunities at AULA.
This degree is offered by Antioch University's Los Angeles Campus.
Program Overview
The General Practice specialization requires 17 credits, and you may select coursework from our other specializations, study abroad courses, additional clinical skills coursework, and independent study. This allows you the freedom to follow your developing clinical and academic interests while deepening your knowledge and skill set.
President's Merit Scholarship
The President’s Merit Scholarships are awarded to new students seeking a master’s degree. Awards are determined by prior academic performance (minimum 3.40 GPA) and work/life experience. Awards of $6000 are distributed equally over the first two academic years of a student’s program. You must remain enrolled full-time, and your academic progress will be reviewed each term. You must complete each course in which you are registered in order to continue receiving the scholarship. To learn about this scholarship and more, visit our Scholarships and Grants page.
Additional Information
Specialization Courses (17 credits)
- 17 credits of self-selected study using a combination of courses from other specializations and/or independent study/research projects. You will meet with your advisor to identify coursework relevant to your professional objectives.
Faculty Spotlights
Melissa Dellens, MA
Adjunct Faculty
Douglas Sadownick, PhD
Core Faculty
Sandra Stark Shields, LMFT, LPCC, ATR-BC
Senior Lecturer
Rachel Fusco, LPC, LPCC, LMFT
Adjunct Faculty
Admissions
How to Apply
- Start your online application.
- Submit an official transcript showing your bachelor’s degree conferral from a regionally accredited college or university. If you attended an undergraduate program outside of the United States, please see the international transcript evaluation instructions on our website for further information.
- Electronic transcripts: Have your institution send them to [email protected]. Many institutions offer electronic delivery through Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse.
- Mailed transcripts: Send to our central campus location:
Antioch University
Attn: Admissions
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
- Complete and submit the admissions essay. See essay prompt for details and instructions.
- Optional: Submit one professional letter of recommendation from a current or former instructor, employer, or mental health professional who can speak to your potential for success in graduate study in psychology. Letters from peer coworkers, friends, relatives, or personal therapists will not be reviewed.
- Submit the $50 application fee.
Note: The application fee is waived for anyone attending an information session. Interested in attending? Sign up now!
After we receive your application, the admissions team will contact you about a virtual group interview.
Application Deadline
| Quarter | Priority Deadline* | Application Deadline*** |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | February 1 | March 15 |
| Fall | March 15 | August 1 |
| Winter | August 1 | November 1 |
| *International application deadline is priority deadline | ||
| Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details. | ||
Cost
Clinical Psychology (MA) & Psychological Studies (MA)
| Cost per credit | $ 956 |
|---|---|
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
Please note: Additional fees for all AULA programs may include (but are not necessarily limited to) charges for materials, late registration, enrollment maintenance, parking, graduation, transcripts, tuition payment plan, late payments, late registration, and returned checks.
Financial Aid
A majority of AULA students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AULA.
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