About Master’s Program,
The Clinical Psychology Master of Arts (MA) Program within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is intended for students interested in pursuing a clinical career at the master’s level.
Please note that the prior MA program, which focused on research and research-related coursework and was designed to prepare students for doctoral study in academic clinical psychology, is no longer accepting applications.
The new MA program in Clinical Psychology, which will start its first cohort in September 2025, is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors and Clinical Professional Counselors within the state of Illinois. The intention of this MA program is to prepare graduates to deliver science-based services at the master’s level to care for the mental health of individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale
- An essay describing interests in and preparation for the MA program
- Three letters of recommendation
- For international students, demonstration of English language proficiency (see below for details)
- Interest in engaging in a career as a master’s level professional counselor based in clinical psychological science.
- Exposure to clinical populations (via volunteering, employment, or research)
Please note that the above criteria are desired, but not required. The MA program will consider mitigating circumstances when conducting holistic reviews of applicants who may not meet all of these criteria.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Information on tuition can be found at the tuition and fees page on The Graduate School’s website.
All students admitted to the MA program receive a Graduate Scholarship that provides a 45 percent tuition remission for each of the eight quarters of the program.
Additional information on financial aid is provided through our Chicago Office of Financial Aid and through the financial aid pages of The Graduate School’s website.
Application Requirement,
Complete the online application form.
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
Academic Statement
Personal Statement
Application Deadline,
May 01, 2025
Application Fee,
To apply for admission, the application fee is $95 and is non-refundable
