Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology

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Upcoming opportunity to learn more about the:

Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment through the University of Washington’s Department of Psychology. 

Our 15-month MA program prepares students for careers providing clinical prevention and intervention services to children and adolescents and serves as a pathway to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington. 

Students are trained in the use of evidence-based treatment programs for improving children’s mental health outcomes, and through their practicum (clinical internship) they gain real-world experience observing and practicing treatment models in local clinical mental health settings. Learning and training under nationally recognized experts in child psychology affiliated with our Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and our Center for Child & Family Well-Being, our program graduates go on to work in a wide range of settings including schools, community organizations, and health care facilities.  

Application open through December 1st, 2025