Psychology - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts Programs
Department of Psychology

The Roosevelt University Department of Psychology offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs targeted to meet the needs of today's complex society. We offer a strong and balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for work or graduate study.

The B.A. or B.S. in Psychology

An undergraduate major or minor in psychology provides an excellent background for careers that involve working with people. Psychology graduates find work in business, sales, counseling, education, and health care. The BA or BS is also essential preparation for those considering master's or doctoral work in psychology, and excellent preparation for graduate work in counseling and social work. Both degrees are 30 hours and can be completed at either Downtown or Robin campuses, day or evening.

The Stress Institute Certificate in Stress Management

The Roosevelt University Stress Institute, housed in the Department of Psychology, offers the Basic and Advanced Certificate in Stress Management. Courses are designed to help health professionals, or students of the health professions (psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, rehabilitation) become skilled practitioners. Students learn the latest in stress theory and research as well as skills in comprehensive relaxation training, guided interpersonal and individual problem solving, and biofeedback. The Basic Certificate is 9 hours and Advanced Certificate 12 hours in length. The Basic Certificate can be completed at either Downtown or Robin Campus. More Information

Clinical Psychology M.A. Programs

MA in Clinical Psychology

This program consists of a 36 semester hour curriculum which provides broad-based training in psychological assessment and intervention as well as in the theory and research that supports these practices.  This program is designed for those who wish to prepare for doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) programs in clinical psychology and for those who are already employed in areas related to psychology (such as social work, counseling, nursing or business) and wish to broaden their areas of expertise.  More Information

M.A. in Clinical Professional Psychology

This program consists of a 48 semester hour curriculum which provides extensive training in psychological assessment and intervention after which the graduate is eligible, in many states, to take the examination for licensure as a professional counselor. More Information

MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

This program offers preparation in the quantitative and qualitative analysis and resolution of psychological problems in business and the workplace. Students learn the specifics of employment testing, job analysis, performance management, organizational assessment and development, and instructional design and training. It can be completed Downtown or at the Robin Campus. More Information

The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

The Roosevelt University Clinical Psy.D. is designed to train skilled practitioners who can effectively treat psychological problems, assisted by the powerful tools of active inquiry and critical thinking. Our focus is on assessment, treatment, research, program evaluation and development, and education. Eclectic faculty represent all major schools of psychology. (Downtown campus only.)  More Information

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