Graduate Training and Careers in Psychology

The American Psychological Association (APA) has an FAQ about graduate and postgraduate education.

Thinking about pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology specifically? See the difference between Masters, PhD and PsyD programs here [pdf].

Master's Programs Offered by Our Department

M.A. in Research and Experimental Psychology

The Master of Arts Program in Research and Experimental Psychology affords its candidates an opportunity for advanced study of psychological theory and research techniques.

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M.S. in Clinical Psychology

San Jose State University's (SJSU) MS in Clinical Psychology program prepares graduate students for licensure as a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) in California. The program is approved by the California state licensing board (the Board of Behavioral Sciences) to provide the education required to move toward licensure as an independent psychotherapist in the state.

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Also, see a recent recording of our informational session!

M.S. in Industrial/Organization (I/O) Psychology

The mission of the Master of Science (M.S.) program in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology at San Jose State is to provide students an intensive grounding in theory, research, and application in the field of I/O Psychology. As the purpose of I/O Psychology is to apply psychological theory, research, and methods to organizational settings.

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Careers in Psychology

See a recording by Dr. Matthew Capriotti, one of our clinical faculty, talk about careers in a clinical psychology informational session. 

See the SJSU Career Center events.