Psychology, M.A.

The master’s degree in psychology, combined with an appropriate credential or license, may lead to careers such as school psychologist, counselor in a social service agency, marriage and family therapist, or board-certified behavior analyst. Psychology Traineeships and internships with local public and private agencies are arranged for graduate students in counseling, behavior analysis, and school psychology. The department’s counseling clinic provides additional supervised opportunities for counseling graduate students. The School Psychology practicum provides graduate students assessment practice regarding learning and other cognitive disabilities in college students. Humboldt State offers three concentrations, Academic Research, Counseling (MFT), and School Psychology, within the Master of Arts degree in Psychology.

Program Admission Procedures

The following admission procedures are required for all concentrations.

A California State University application form. All applicants apply to the university through calstate.edu/apply.
Official transcripts of all college-level work (from every institution attended). Current HSU students need not request transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation demonstrating academic and professional potential. At least one from faculty, the others can come from employers or professionals.

Each concentration maintains different admission requirements and prerequisites. It is essential, therefore, that students contact the Department of Psychology for specific information.

Requirements for the Degree

For a description of degree requirements to be fulfilled in addition to those listed below see, “Master’s Degree Requirements ”.

All three concentrations require recommendation by the department for advancement to candidacy and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all work toward the degree, with no grade lower than a B-. In School Psychology, one grade of C or below in a required course results in probation; two grades of C or below result in dismissal from the program.

Each concentration requires a separate program of coursework. Contact the Department of Psychology for further information.

Concentrations

Programs Leading to Licensure & Credentialing

Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from the Office of Academic Affairs, Siemens Hall 216, 707-826-3722.

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).