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What Could You Do with a Master’s in Psychology?

Although some learners choose to pursue a master's degree in psychology to prepare themselves for future doctoral study, others choose this academic path to help prepare themselves to seek psychology employment opportunities outside of private clinical practice.

Published: June 12, 2025 Readtime: 4 Minutes
Requirements for a Master’s in Psychology

A master’s in psychology degree program may serve as a steppingstone on the path to future doctoral study and/or an opportunity to study relevant skills and knowledge in preparation for pursuing potential career paths in the field.

Published: October 25, 2024 Readtime: 5 Minutes
How Long Does It Take to Earn a PsyD?

Because PsyD program lengths vary, viewing them in isolation does not give a complete picture of how long it takes to earn a PsyD. Here we explore why and provide a potential roadmap to a PsyD.

Published: October 09, 2024 Readtime: 6 Minutes
Do You Need a Master’s to Pursue a PsyD?

Can you pursue a PsyD without having a master’s degree? This articlediscusses both whether you need a master’s to pursue a PsyD as well as thedifference between a PsyD vs. PhD.

Published: August 09, 2024 Readtime: 6 Minutes
CalSouthern Participates in Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference

CalSouthern's School of Behavioral Sciences attended the Evolution of Psychotherapy conference in 2023 in Anaheim, California. Hear about their experience.

Published: September 21, 2023 Readtime: 2 Minutes
School of Behavioral Sciences Participates in Orlando Conference

CalSouthern’s School of Behavioral Sciences will be attending the Evolution of Psychotherapy Orlando conference this December. The University has been attending and supporting this conference for many years.

Published: September 12, 2022 Readtime: 2 Minutes
Learner Spotlight: Robin Fox’s Unique Approach to Addiction Recovery

CalSouthen's Robin Fox developed a special method for treating clients struggling with addiction. Read how this method stemmed from her education at CalSouthern.

Published: September 02, 2021 Readtime: 3 Minutes
Healing Trauma for Survivors of Mass Shootings pt. 2

CalSouthern alumni, Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT, shares insights about her sub-specialty in treating victims of mass shootings as part of her doctoral project.

Published: July 05, 2021 Readtime: 5 Minutes
Healing Trauma for Survivors of Mass Shootings pt. 1

The impact of these events are far-reaching and while the media tends to sensationalize attackers, the effect on victims can be tremendous and their stories often go unheard.

Published: June 29, 2021 Readtime: 4 Minutes
Spotlight: Kevin Connors and the Hecht Trauma Institute

At California Southern University, Kevin Connors, MS, MFT is performing groundbreaking work on the nature of trauma. Learn more about his story.

Published: June 03, 2019 Readtime: 2 Minutes

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