Graduate Programs in Psychology

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 - Coffee Talk Happens Every Two Weeks in Spring 2011
• 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 information on locating a practicum site and licensing requirements as well as student success stories. 
  • Winter 2010-2011, Volume 9, Issue 1
  • Winter 2009-2010, Volume 8, Issue 1
  • Spring 2009, Volume 7, Issue 2
  • Winter 2008-2009, Volume 7, Issue 1
  • Spring 2008, Volume 6, Issue 2
• 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.

Schedules:

• Fall 2011 Irvine Graduate Campus Event Calendar
• Fall 2011 West Los Angeles Graduate Campus Event Calendar
• Fall 2011 Encino Graduate Campus Event Calendar