MS in Clinical Psychology

To see a recording of Dr. Erin Woodhead's informational session about the Clinical Psychology Program from October 2024, click here!

If you are considering different graduate schools and career pathways, click here to review a recording of Dr. Matthew Capriotti's April 2023 webinar on "Graduate School and Career Pathways in Mental Health and Social Services."

COVID and in-person learning announcement

The SJSU MS Clinical program is an in-person program, and we are currently holding classes in person. We plan to continue with in-person classes for Fall 2022 and beyond.

Welcome

San Jose State University's (SJSU) MS in Clinical Psychology program prepares graduate students for licensure as a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) in California. The program is approved by the California state licensing board (the Board of Behavioral Sciences) to provide the education required to move toward licensure as an independent psychotherapist in the state. Here are some quick facts [pdf] about the program.

In compliance with Federal law 34 CFR § 668.43, we have not made a determination that the MS Clinical program curriculum at SJSU meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in any other state than California. While the program does meet the licensing requirements for California for the MFT, every state has different requirements, and it will be up to each student to determine whether they will meet licensing requirements in any other US state or territory of the US after completing the curriculum at SJSU. 

After thoroughly reviewing the website, please email questions to ClinicalPsych@sjsu.edu. Dr. Woodhead will respond to your message at that email address.