It recognizes that the field and the world are rapidly changing as we approach the twenty-first century. The curriculum, therefore, is responsive to current factors that influence our profession, such as managed care and certification and licensure laws throughout the United States. When you graduate from the MSCP program you will have acquired a better understanding of yourself as a human being, greater sensitivity for others, and professional competence in theory, research, practice, skills, and ethics. To ensure a personal and supportive atmosphere and to maintain a standard of academic excellence, only a limited number of students are admitted each Spring to begin in the following Fall semester. The MSCP program emphasizes individual attention to each student.
Classes are small and intensive, and the faculty know each student and that student's interests.
The program includes classroom learning, individual and small group projects, an extensive internship, a comprehensive examination, and either a thesis or an extended coursework option. To meet the needs of working adults, classes are held in the late afternoon and evening. Full-time students take three classes per semester and are expected to complete the program in six semesters. Because of the intensity of the program, students are encouraged to enroll full-time whenever possible. The MSCP program meets the requirements for licensure as a Psychological Associate with the State of Alaska.