Clinical & Counseling Psychology

Students taking courses in clinical psychology may have quite varied intellectual interests and goals. Some may be preparing to enter one of the helping professions: clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, school counseling and guidance, or related fields. Others may be pursuing an interest in the intersection of psychology and literature, philosophy, cultural studies, or other fields. Graduate programs differ in their requirements, but students who wish to prepare for graduate school should take at minimum Psychology 213, Theories of Personality, and Psychology 241, Abnormal Psychology.