The mission of the Masters of Science Program in Clinical Psychology is to provide quality training to graduate students interested in mental health careers in diverse communities. The training seeks to produce graduates who are practitioner-scientists, prepared to address local behavioral health needs in a context that is culturally sensitive and community focused.

Graduate faculty members have determined a set of desired educational outcomes for students receiving a Masters of Science degree (MS) in Clinical Psychology at UAA. These outcomes state that:

• Students graduating with an MS in Clinical Psychology should have a broad knowledge of contemporary psychology, with special emphasis on clinical psychology.
• Psychology graduate students should develop a specialty focus in clinical psychology: either (a) psychological research or (b) clinical competence.
• Graduates display acceptable skills in research analysis (including writing, mastery of APA style, and computer literacy).
• Graduates achieve competence in basic clinical skills sufficient to practice under general supervision.
• Students graduating with an MS in Clinical Psychology report satisfaction with the program (including types and times of course offerings, evaluation of faculty, academic and career advising).