Hawaii Psychology Master's + PhD & Doctorate

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu guides graduate students through courses designed to prepare them for future work in careers with children, youth, families, community and schools. The MSCP program at Chaminade offers three possible areas of specialization including mental health, school, and family and marriage counseling. Before branching out, students are encouraged to develop a firm theoretical background in basic skills surrounding general counseling concepts. From here a practicum experience will extend the learning experience from the classroom to hands on training in a clinical setting. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in an undergraduate program. [full profile]

Hawaii Pacific University supplies students with a Psychology department that recognizes the growing need in the industry for professionals trained in different levels of psychology. For this reason HPU offers psychology courses in the undergraduate level with the ability to minor in General Psychology or Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The BA degree consists of a 4 year plan which teaches students the importance of research and theory as it relates to both real life circumstances and lab work on campus. Students seeking higher levels of education can apply for a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which is a 60 credit course that may lead to licensing within all states. [full profile]

The University of Hawaii System Office holds a number of Psychology classes throughout their many campuses. Hawaii plays home to campuses in Manoa, West O'ahu, Hilo, Hawai'i, Honolulu, Kapi'olani, Kaua'i, Leeward, Maui, and Windward, giving students from all over the state, the chance to partake in a wide variety of programs. Of these programs, Psychology is offered through Manoa with options to enroll in Master of Science (MS) in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, and Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology; Hilo also offers a BA in Psychology. Information regarding all campuses can be found using the University of Hawaii System Office website, which brings all facilities together. [full profile]