M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Online
- 2 Years
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) is a two-year graduate degree program designed to educate students in psychopharmacology and medical conditions relevant to mental health care and psychological disorders. MCSP degree program students will learn how to increase their current competency in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, and engage in case-based learning that will enhance their collaborative practice skills. The MCSP degree program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is designated by the American Psychological Association (APA).
The MCSP degree program uses online teaching methods and applied case-based learning to train current and aspiring practitioners to integrate medical approaches into their client care. In addition to the 31 credit hour didactic courses, the MCSP program includes a research project for students.
On February 5, 2021, the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program offered at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology received designation for a 3-year period by the American Psychological Association (APA), with the next application for renewal of designation due in 2023. Designation is the process for quality assurance of training programs in psychopharmacology that is conducted by APA.
Questions related to the MCSP degree program’s designation status should be directed to the RxP Designation Committee:
RxP Designation Committee
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.apa.org/education/grad/psychopharmacology
M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology Online Program: Student Experience
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Clinical Anatomy and Integrated Science
This course is designed to emphasize the concepts and structures of human clinical anatomy. Students will receive lecture and/or lab instruction providing clinical anatomy terminology with general concepts of the musculoskeletal system, the organ systems of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the vascular system, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. A description of the functional properties of each of these areas is also discussed. The course is designed to provide the psychopharmacology student with a clinical anatomy perspective which they can integrate into their basic science studies of physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience and clinical studies.
Advanced Pathophysiology
This course is designed to offer students in clinical psychopharmacology a physiologic understanding of normal organ and system function and disease processes. Cellular physiology, immunology, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine physiology and hepatic and renal functions, as well as pertinent disorders in each area will be studied. Clinical cases will be presented throughout the course to highlight pathophysiological conditions and their interaction with mental and emotional functioning.
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Application to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s MSCP degree program is open to any person who has completed or has been admitted to a doctoral degree program in clinical psychology from a regionally accredited institution, and meets other entrance requirements.
- Completed application
- $50 application fee
- Applicants must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned. It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all schools where credit was received to enhance their applications.
- Applicants who have not yet completed a doctoral degree program in clinical psychology or who have been admitted to a doctoral degree program in clinical psychology must submit a transcript of any coursework completed. If no courses have yet been completed, applicants must submit an official letter of admission.
The Chicago School is dedicated to keep our professional degree programs accessible to anyone regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will help provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.
Fellowship
The Fellowship in Psychopharmacology was established for students accepted into the M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology and M.A. Psychopharmacology programs to recognize their pursuit of new and innovative training in the fields of psychology and integrated health care. Fellowship eligibility is determined at the time of acceptance to the program. Click here to learn more.