The Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Loyola College in Maryland provides training to individuals who wish to promote mental health in individuals, families, organizations, and communities through careers in direct service, leadership, research, and education. We strive to provide a learning environment that facilitates the development of skills in critical thinking, assessment and intervention and that is grounded in an appreciation for both psychological science and human diversity.
Goal 1: Students will exhibit ethical behavior in professional settings, in keeping with the Ignatian tradition of care for the person (i.e., "cura personalis").
Goal 2: Students will employ a scholarly, scientific approach to generating knowledge, resolving problems, and enhancing the development of individuals and groups.
Goal 3: Students will appreciate and understand a variety of professional assessment strategies and effectively use a selected set of assessment instruments.
Goal 4: Students will effectively conceptualize psychological issues and implement intervention strategies in resolving a problem or enhancing the development of individuals or groups.