Washington D.C. Master’s in Psychology Programs and Resources

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  1. Washington D.C. Master's in Psychology Programs
  2. Washington D.C. Doctorate in Psychology Programs
  3. Washington D.C. Psychology Licensing and Resources
  4. Washington D.C. Psychology Related Podcasts

The Washington D.C. colleges categorized below by affordability offer postgraduate psychology degree programs. There are 6 higher education schools that offer 26 programs. These degree programs include psychology, forensics, school psychology, psychological science, human factors, clinical psychology, applied social psychology, cognitive neuroscience; behaivor, cognition, and neuroscience; counseling psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, neuropsychology, personality psychology, social psychology, applied-experimental psychology, psychology and law, and human development. The “Washington D.C. Psychology Resources” section lists websites with helpful, local psychology information. The states that neighbor Washington D.C. and provide psychology graduate programs are Maryland and Virginia.

Washington DC Masters in Psychology

Washington D.C. Master’s in Psychology Programs

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George Washington University The GWU MA in Forensic Psychology take courses ranging from the psychopathology of serial criminals and terrorist agents to the treatment of sex offenders and ethical issues involving interrogation. Graduates have moved into fields relating to homeland security, law enforcement, correctional systems and social services for victims and offenders.		$$$#TD #551 #102
American University The AU Master's in Psychology will prepare you for a career in specialized research and applied fields within psychology or to enter a clinical, experimental, or neuroscience doctoral program. The specialization tracks include: general psychology, personality/social psychology, or biological/experimental psychology. With our small and intensive classes, you will receive one-on-one guidance from our faculty of innovative researchers and scholars.		$$$#TD #551 #101 #103 #121
Howard University The HU Master's in School Psychology and Counseling Services is a combined program that features clinical/professional tracks leading to a terminal Master's degree in one of three professional content areas: Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, or School Psychology. Each track is designed to produce entry level clinicians in their respective areas, as each are fully aligned with professional training and licensure standards.		$$$#TD #551 #119
Catholic University of America The CUA Master of Arts in Psychological Science is a thesis-optional terminal degree awarded after 31 hours of coursework. Required courses are designed to provide training in statistics and research methodology and a breadth of coverage in several content areas including clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, neuroscience, and social psychology.		$$$$$#TD #551 #121

Washington D.C. Doctorate in Psychology Programs

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Gallaudet University (APA) The GU PhD in Clinical Psychology program follows a life-span development philosophy and specializes in working with deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people. Students develop clinical and research skills through working with deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing youth and adults.		$$#NTD #551 #085
Gallaudet University (NASP) The GU Specialist Degree (PsyD) in School Psychology with specialization in deafness, also includes a master's degree (M.A.) in developmental psychology. The fundamental commitment of the program is to develop competent school psychologists who also subspecialize in the area of deafness, whose skills will be directed to service in a variety of educational settings.		$$#NTD #551 #095 #119
Chicago School of Professional Psychology (APA) The CSPP PsyD in Clinical Psychology students will gain a broad knowledge of scientific and theoretical psychology principles. Graduates will be qualified to sit for national licensure exams and will be prepared to pursue employment as licensed clinical psychologists in a variety of settings, including government, nonprofit, or private practice. Areas of study include: Generalist and Forensic Psychology.		$$#NTD #551 #085 #102
George Washington University (APA) GWU offers three doctoral degree programs: PhD in Applied Social Psychology, the PhD in Clinical Psychology and the PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. While earning their degree, many students conduct a practicum or externship with a hospital or community health clinic. Some students also pursue teaching assistant positions and grant writing opportunities.		$$$#NTD #551 #085 #121
George Washington University (APA) The GWU Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology is composed of four years of education and training in clinical psychology, usually a full time, three year curriculum in residence at GW followed by a year of full time internship. It follows the "practitioner-scholar" model of education within the local clinical scientist tradition to prepare students for practice-focused careers in Clinical Psychology.		$$$#NTD #551 #085
American University The AU PhD in Behavior, Cognition and Neuroscience (BCaN) is a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental program that applies biological and psychological principles to behavior and cognition. Our doctoral students concentrate on one of the traditional areas of behavior, cognition, or neuroscience or combine portions of these areas for individually tailored regimens specifically suited to their interests. 		$$$#NTD #551
American University (APA) The AU PhD in Clinical Psychology is committed to educating students in clinical science, with rigorous training in both research and applied clinical work. Our program will provide you with the skills you need for a successful career in academia, research, or clinical practice.		$$$#NTD #551 #085
Howard University (APA) The following PhD Programs are offered by Howard University: Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Personality Psychology, and Social Psychology. Minors are also offered in the areas above as well as quantitative and cognitive psychology. However, we do not accept students who only seek the master's degree.		$$$#NTD #551 #085 #087 #095 #114 #116 #121
Howard University (APA) The HU PhD in Counseling Psychology is designed to train professional psychologists in the Scientist-Practitioner model consistent with APA-accreditation guidelines. The Program embodies a balanced training experience in the science of psychology, theoretical foundations, application of therapeutic skills, and research, and thus prepares skilled counseling psychologists to function successfully in a variety of professional settings with diverse populations. 		$$$#NTD #551 #091
Howard University The HU PhD in Educational Psychology emphasizes the practical application of learning and development theories to the study of human behavior. The primary objective of the program is to produce psychologists who are capable of performing scholarly research and evaluation studies and practitioners who are skillful in applying principles of psychology to the resolution of developmental and educational problems.		$$$#NTD #551 #097
Howard University (APA,NASP) The HU PhD in School Psychology is designed to prepare competent graduate candidates in the study and practice of professional psychology with specific emphasis on cultural competence. The program espouses a scientist-practitioner model of training along with a behavioral-ecological approach for service delivery. 		$$$#NTD #551 #119
Catholic University of America The CUA MA/JD in Psychology and Law train students for psychological theory and methods in legal applications. Some specific areas in which psychology has an impact on the legal profession include memory and testimony, product testing and producer liability, psychological testing, competency and the insanity defense, and interpretation of statistical results.		$$$$$#NTD #551
Catholic University of America The CUA PhD in Applied-Experimental Psychology offers advanced training in applied-experimental psychology and applied-cognitive science to prepare individuals for career opportunities in industry, government, and universities. Specialization areas within the program include: cognitive deficits, applied cognitive science, human performance and human factors, artificial intelligence, cognitive neuroscience, applied memory research, and human-computer interaction.
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Catholic University of America (APA) The CUA PhD in Clinical Psychology is grounded in a scientist-practitioner educational model. The program endeavors to create a diverse and supportive community in which students develop the skills needed to become excellent clinical psychologists. The program has an elective focus in Children, Families, and Cultures. 		$$$$$#NTD #551 #085
Catholic University of America The CUA PhD in Human Development provides students with a broad base of knowledge in the science of psychology, and human development in particular. Students learn to conduct cutting edge developmental research, understand and analyze developmental change within complex systems, work with diverse populations, and appreciate both basic and applied research.		$$$$$#NTD #551

Washington D.C. Psychology Licensing and Resources

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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry The AACAP was established in 1953 and is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders. The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. 		#551 #084 #095
American Psychiatric Association The APA is to be the premier psychiatric organization that advances mental health as part of general health and well-being and is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. APA has more than 37,000 members involved in psychiatric practice, research, and academia representing the diversity of the patients for whom they care. 		#551
Society for the Research in Child Development SRCD advances the developmental sciences and promotes the use of developmental research to improve human lives. mission is rooted in an understanding of child development as an integrated part of lifelong development that takes place in complex and interrelated contexts. It is based on a belief that in order to create reliable, valid, and useful knowledge, developmental science must explore a diverse array of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of development through rigorous scientific inquiry that uses multiple perspectives, methods, and levels of analysis.		#551 #084 #095
Washington DC Psychologist License Lookup Psychologist License Search in Washington DC		#551
American Psychiatric Association Publishing Is the world’s premier publisher of books, journals, and multimedia on psychiatry, mental health, and behavioral science. We offer authoritative, up-to-date, and affordable information geared toward psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, psychiatric residents, medical students, and the general public.		#551
APA Find a Psychiatrist Find a psychiatrist that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. This is an APA opt-in database.		#551
Washington DC Board of Psychology Licensing The Board of Psychology regulates the practice of psychology in the Distric of Columbia. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications and administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, and issues licenses. The Board consists of five DC residents: four licensed psychologists and one consumer. The psychologists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. 		#551
Jung Society of Washington DC Provides the general public and the professional community with the insights and tools of analytical psychology and related disciplines. Through programs, classes, visiting speakers, online media, and partnerships with like-minded organizations, we strive to create a forum where the principles, insights, and tools of analytical psychology are accessible to both the general public and to professionals.		#551 #103
Washington Psychiatric Society The WPS is a professional, non-profit medical specialty organization with 900 psychiatrists in the Washington DC region. We work to ensure access to humane care and effective treatment for people with mental illnesses. We are the voice and conscience of psychiatry in the Washington DC area, and advocates for an environment where quality psychiatric care is available for all who need it.		#551
National Alliance on Mental Illness Washington DC NAMI DC provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness in the District of Columbia so that all families and individuals affected by mental health conditions can build better lives. The mission of NAMI DC is to support and educate family, friends, the public, and persons with a diagnosis of serious mental illness, and to advocate for the development of services.		#551
Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis WBCP provides training in psychoanalysis and in psychotherapy, a variety of lectures and seminars, reduced fee clinics, and a Fellowship Program, as well as consultation to the mental health community and the public.		#551 #520
DC Psychological Association The DCPA is a professional organization in Washington, DC that provides continuing education credits, and supports the community. We work to advance psychology as a source for the promotion of public welfare and human dignity.		#551
DC Mental Health Counselors Association DCMHCA is the only organization solely dedicated to meeting the professional needs and interests of mental health counselors in the Washington DC area.		#551
Washington Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology The WSPP-DC educational organization which offers workshops and short seminars on modern psychoanalytic ideas and approaches. We are open to practicing psychotherapists from all disciplines.		#551

Washington D.C. Psychology Related Podcasts

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