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Psychology Programs

M.A. Psychology Professional Development Workshops

Advance Your Professional Opportunities

Enrich your knowledge of psychology while you advance your professional opportunities through the Department of Professional Development in the Master of Arts in Psychology program.

Choose from the following student services:

  • Clinical Connections
    Join us for a free workshop to network with licensed and pre-licensed MFT and Psy.D. students and professionals from various universities through monthly forums held at the Irvine, West Los Angeles, and Encino graduate campuses.
  • Private Practice Visits
    Visit the successful practices of Pepperdine faculty and alumni to learn about the business aspect running a private practice in the therapy profession and for a sneak preview of your possible future.
  • Coffee Talk
    Discuss MFT issues and professional opportunities with Kathleen Wenger (IGC), Rebecca Reed (WLA) and Alice Richardson (EGC) of the M.A. in Psychology Professional Development and Clinical Training Departments.
    • West Los Angeles
    • Encino
    • Irvine
  • Community Counseling Consortium (CCC)
    CCC represents mental health clinical training agencies throughout Orange County. The Consortium meets on the third Wednesday of every other month to discuss programming and training issues.
  • E-Newsletter
    Subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter to receive information on psychology associations, chapter and campus meetings, events, workshops, opportunities for licensure hours, and professional opportunities in your area.
  • Focus on Clinical Training Newsletter
    Published each semester, this newsletter includes important information on locating a practicum site and licensing requirements as well as student success stories. Read the previous editions:
  • Practicum Mentor Program
    Connect with "seasoned" practicum students to answer your questions and increase your confidence concerning the practicum experience. Our mentors are students who have a semester or two of practicum already under their belt and who would be happy to offer some friendly advice as you get started at your site!
  • Clinical Training Meetings
    Fore more information on the MACLP New Student Meeting, Preparing for Practicum Meeting and Intern Registration Meeting, visit Pepperdine’s Practicum website.

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Many programs offer rolling admission, and students can enter in the fall, spring, and summer sessions.