Master of Arts [M.A] Clinical and Counseling Psychology

at William Paterson University of New Jersey

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution. Graduating seniors are expected to submit final transcript following graduation and prior to enrollment at WPU. 
• An undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for all degree work.
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae, which includes clinical, research and/or human services experiences.
• Three Recommendation Letters from individuals who know you well, preferably drawn from academic and clinical/human service areas. Personal or non-professional references are not accepted. 
• Completion of an interview with a member of the M.A. Program Faculty

The cost of studying at William Paterson University of New Jersey varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $19140 annually, to study in William Paterson University of New Jersey.

This program prepares our students for careers as Master’s level mental health clinicians, researchers, or to work in various human services settings.