From the Graduate Coordinator
Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Psychology M.A. Program at EIU! All materials must be submitted by January 15th before you can be considered for acceptance and/or for an assistantship. We offer an Open House for qualified candidates, which provides prospective student with an opportunity to learn more about the program and talk to the clinical faculty.
The program involves two years of graduate study and training. The length of the program is based, in part, on Illinois licensure requirement (which are similar to those of other states). Our coursework emphasizes three clinical training components: psychotherapeutic interventions, psychological assessment, and statistics/research. Graduates typically either enter mental health employment or go on for additional training (e.g., doctoral programs).
Eastern is one of the most cost-effective universities within the Illinois State system. Clinical Psychology and the Graduate School are committed to financially assisting as many qualified students as possible. Departmental assistants receive a monthly stipend and a full tuition waiver, and off-campus assistantships allow for students to be paid a stipend at an approved human service agency as well as a full tuition waiver.
Please don't hesitate to contact one of us if you have any concerns or inquiries.
Sincerely,
Wesley D. Allan, Ph.D.
Graduate Coordinator
