Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

The Clinical Psychology program at Hudson Bay University is dedicated to preparing students for careers in mental health and clinical practice. Students delve into the principles of clinical assessment, therapeutic techniques, and psychological research. They gain practical experience in clinical settings, enabling them to provide essential support to individuals facing psychological challenges. Graduates are equipped to work as clinical psychologists, therapists, or counselors, making a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals.

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS:

The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.


PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT INTERACTION:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.


GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH:

The College of Psychology at Hudson Bay University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.

Study personality psychology, emphasizing the study of personality development, personality assessment, and psychological theories of personality. Analyze major personality theories and their applications.


Gain insights into developmental psychology, emphasizing the study of human development from infancy to old age. Analyze developmental milestones, psychological changes, and factors influencing human development.


Explore biological and cognitive psychology, focusing on the intersection of biological processes and cognitive functioning. Analyze the relationship between brain and behavior, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology.


Study neuropsychology, emphasizing the study of brain function, brain disorders, and the relationship between the brain and behavior. Analyze brain structures, cognitive processes, and neuropsychological assessments.


Learn about psychology, covering the broad scope of psychological science, including various subfields and their applications. Analyze the principles of psychology, human behavior, and the study of the mind.

Explores consultation in psychology, including the role of consultants in organizations and mental health settings. Students learn about assessment, intervention, and collaboration.


Focuses on assessment and intervention techniques in child clinical psychology. Students study child development, psychological testing, and treatment strategies.


Covers substance abuse treatment and behavioral therapy. Students learn about addiction, evidence-based interventions, and the role of psychology in addressing substance abuse.


Examines advanced topics in clinical psychology, including complex cases, specialized assessments, and evidence-based interventions. Students delve into advanced clinical practice.


Addresses ethical and legal issues in clinical psychology, including professional ethics, legal standards, and risk management. Students learn to navigate ethical dilemmas in clinical settings.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MP) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Personality Psychology (P-164)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Personality
     The Psychoanalytic Legacy: Sigmund Freud
     Personalitys Ancestral Foundation: Carl Jung.
     Overcoming Inferiority And Striving For Superiority: Alfred Adler.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moving Toward, Away From, And Against Others: Karen Horney
     Personality From The Interpersonal Perspective: Harry Stack Sullivan.
     The Seasons Of Our Lives: Erik Erikson.
     The Socio Psychological Approach To Personality: Erich Fromm.
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Every Person Is To Be Prized: Carl Rogers
     Becoming All That One Can Be: Abraham Maslow
     Marching To A Different Drummer: George Kelly
     The Social Cognitive Approach To Personality: Walter Mischel And Julian Rotter.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking Ahead And Learning Mastery Of Ones Circumstances: Albert Bandura
     Its All A Matter Of Consequences: B. F. Skinner.
     Human Needs And Environmental Press: Henry A. Murray.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Trait Approach To Personality: Raymond Cattell And Hans Eysenck.
     Personality Development And Prejudice: Gordon Allport
     Where Is Personality Theory Going?

Developmental Psychology (P-228)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescents In Social Context
     Adolescents In Theoretical Context
     Adolescent Diversity
     Sexual Maturation And Physical Growth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Issues: Health, Behaviors, And Attitudes
     Traditional Approaches To Cognitive Development
     New Approaches To Cognitive Development
     Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, And Gender
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Values, Behavior And Education
     Adolescents And Their Families
     Divorced, Parent-Absent And Blended Families
     Social Development: The Changing Nature Of Friendship And Romance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescent Society, Culture, And Subculture
     Development Of Moral Values
     Education And School
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Work And Vocation
     Adolescent Alienation
     Substance Abuse, Addictions, And Dependency

Biological And Cognitive Psychology (P-371)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How The Brain Gives Rise To The Mind
     Perception
     Attention
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Representation And Knowledge In Long-Term Memory
     Encoding And Retrieval From Long-Term Memory
     Working Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Executive Processes
     Emotion And Cognition
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Decision Making
     Problem Solving And Reasoning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motor Cognition And Mental Simulation
     Language

NeuroPsychology (P-483)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Neuropsychology
     Neuroanatomy
     Techniques In Neuropsychology
     Laterality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Sensorimotor System
     Sensation And Perception: Vision
     Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hearing And Language Processing
     Emotion
     Spatial Ability
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Attention And Consciousness
     Humans, Human Brains, And Evolution
     Neural Development And Developmental Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Brain Damage
     Neuropsychological Assessment
     Recovery Of Function

Psychology (P-677)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Psychology?
     How Psychologists Do
     Genes, Evolution, And The Environment
     The Brain: Source Of Mind And Self
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Rhythms And Mental States
     Sensation And Perception
     Learning And Conditioning
     Behavior In Social And Cultural Context
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Intelligence
     Memory
     Emotion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation
     Personality
     Development Over The Lifespan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Stress And Coping
     Psychological Disorders
     Approaches To Treatment And Therapy

Consultation (CPS-374)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction And Overview Of The Book
     Counseling And Consultation
     The Context Of Consultation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Context Of Intervening And Change
     Formal And Psychological Contracts
     Gender, Disabilities, Racioethnicity, And The Psychological Contract
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethical Dimensions
     Ethical Decision-Making In Consultation
     Mental Health Consultation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behavioral Person-In-Environment Approaches
     Process Consultation In Organizations, Institutions, And Agencies
     School-Based Consultation And Collaboration
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Agency-Based Consultation And Collaborative Cultures
     Structuring Workshops/Seminars In Consultation

Assessment And Intervention In Child Clinical Psychology (CPS-379)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Definition: The Nature Of The Problem
     Prevalence: The Extent Of The Problem
     The History Of The Problem: Development Of The Field And Current Issues
     Conceptual Models: Approaches To The Problem
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Screening And Classification
     Evaluation For Instruction
     Biological Factors
     Family Factors
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     School Factors
     Cultural Factors
     Attention And Activity Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conduct Disorder: Overt Aggression
     Conduct Disorder: Covert Antisocial Behavior
     Problem Behaviors Of Adolescence: Delinquency, Substance Abuse, And Early Sexual Activity.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Anxiety And Related Disorders
     Depression And Suicidal Behavior
     Schizophrenia And Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Substance Abuse And Behavioral Therapy (CPS-488)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Substance Abuse Counseling
     The Major Substances Of Abuse And The Body
     Etiological Theories Of Substance Abuse
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment And Diagnosis
     Treatment Planning And Treatment Setting
     Individual And Group Treatment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Family Therapy In Substance Abuse Treatment
     Working With Selected Populations: Treatment Issues And Characteristics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Working With Diverse Cultures: Revisiting Issues In Prevention And Intervention
     Sustaining Behavior Change: Relapse Prevention Strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prevention
     Research And Contemporary Issues

Advanced Clinical Psychology (CPS-821)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diagnostic Assessment And Treatment Planning
     Ethical And Cross-Cultural Aspects Of Practice
     Childhood Disorders
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Anxiety Disorders
     Eating Disorders
     Addiction Disorders
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mood Disorders
     Schizophrenia And Other Psychoses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Delirium And Dementias
     Post-Traumatic And Acute Stress Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Dysfunction
     Personality And Other Disorders

Ethical And Legal Issues In Clinical Psychology (CPS-909)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Professional Identity Of Counselors
     Professional Practice In A Multicultural Society
     Client Welfare And Informed Consent
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Confidentiality And Privileged Communication
     Records And Subpoenas
     Competence And Malpractice
     Boundary Issues
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Counseling Children And Vulnerable Adults
     Counseling Families And Groups
     Evaluation, Testing, And Diagnosis
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Professional Relationships And Private Practice
     Technology And Health Care Plans
     Issues In Counselor Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Supervision And Consultation
     Research And Publications
     Resolving Legal And Ethical Issues