Why study at Missouri State?
Choose Your Emphasis
Take 118 hours of in-person courses, then select your 12-hour emphasis in one of three
areas: Diversity and Activism, Integrated Healthcare or Behavior Analysis. These emphases
are designed to meet the needs of communities served by clinical psychologists and
represent the scope and depth needed to become competent and effective.
Behavior Analysis
Connect with clients and help them navigate their behavioral health challenges or
diagnosis. Take coursework required to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Diversity and Activism
Develop a deeper understanding of cultural differences that make up our unique world.
Students will become highly trained providers and thought leaders in serving multicultural
clients.
Integrated Healthcare
Be prepared for the evolving healthcare field. Rigorous coursework is led by psychologists
committed to healing our community and improving our understanding of how mental health
is tied to overall health.
$80,000+
earning potential, per year, on average for Health Service Psychologists, according
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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MSU has the only doctorate program in psychology in southwest Missouri.
7%
predicted job growth outlook. That's higher than the average U.S. job growth. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Get real-world experience in our community
Missouri State offers the doctorate in psychology in cooperation with Burrell Behavioral
Health.
This partnership gives you the best education available. You’ll have clinical opportunities, internships and on-site opportunities through Burrell’s clinics all while you’re earning your degree. This means:
This partnership gives you the best education available. You’ll have clinical opportunities, internships and on-site opportunities through Burrell’s clinics all while you’re earning your degree. This means:
- Your second-year clinical hours and part of your third- and fourth-year clinical hours will be completed at a Burrell location.
- Some classes in the MSU program will be taught by Burrell clinicians.
Partners for your success
With a partnership between Missouri State and Burrell, you will be educated and prepared
to be successful in the mental health field. Your community needs you.
Contact Us
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- TTY
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- Psychology@MissouriState.Edu
- Address
- Missouri State University
Psychology Programs
School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
901 South National Avenue - Hill Hall
Springfield 65897