The Department of Psychology at Norfolk State University offers a Master of Arts degree program in Community/Clinical Psychology. The two-year curriculum of this program is designed to establish a firm foundation in basic topics in psychology as well as to develop applied knowledge and skills in areas of community and clinical psychology.

The major goal of the program is to train graduates to function as competent mental health professionals at the master's level. The curriculum allows students to concentrate in an applied area of mental health by careful selection of electives and practicum experiences. This flexibility allows students to pursue their own areas of interest in applied work.

The successful completion of this program requires 40 semester hours of course work, including a thesis or non-thesis option, and two practicum courses as specified in the curriculum. Also, the student is required to pass the comprehensive examination.

Students are admitted on a part-time or full-time basis. Almost all of the courses in this program are offered in the evening, which makes pursuing graduate study more feasible for those who work during the day. Students should be aware that practica require placement in an agency and typically must be done during the day.

Coordinator for the Community Psychology Program: 
Dr. Joy Cooley, jacooley@nsu.edu, 823-9439