Who Takes the M.A. Program in Counseling Psychology at MSPP?
The professional mental health field draws people from many different backgrounds and walks of life. Because the range of human needs is so diverse, the field employs people at different levels of education and training, from the bachelor’s degree to the doctorate, with the master’s in between. Accordingly, master’s level training appeals to a variety of individuals for many reasons. Some people who pursue a master’s degree are recent college graduates with an undergraduate major in psychology. They are interested in graduate school but are not quite sure if they want to pursue a doctorate. Others are interested in doctoral study in psychology and are hoping to make themselves stronger candidates for that eventual career path by earning a master’s along the way. Still others pursue a master’s degree later in life as part of a career change. Finally, some seek a master’s degree because they either already know that they wish to practice independently and want the shortest but most thoro
