CASL Graduate Programs

3 students working around a table in RUCOur Clinical Health Psychology master’s degree program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is a two-year, 48-credit Specialization in Clinical Health Psychology. The program trains you to provide mental health care to clients in traditional clinical psychology settings (e.g., clinics; hospitals) and elsewhere (e.g., medical settings; research settings). The curriculum fulfills the course requirements for the Michigan Limited License when combined with one year of supervised postgraduate work in an organized health care setting.

Where a Clinical Health Psychology Will Take You

A Clinical Health Psychology, MS will prepare you to provide counseling and other mental health care to clients. Additionally, you will gain valuable research and statistical skills necessary for conducting and consuming research designed to improve diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy process, psychotherapy outcomes, and risk assessment.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$92,740 Median Salary

Psychologists

Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 12,800 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$53,710 Median Salary

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 42,000 openings for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$58,380 Median Salary

Social Workers

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 63,800 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$61,710 Median Salary

School and Career Counselors and Advisors

Employment of school and career counselors and advisors is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 26,600 openings for school and career counselors and advisors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$136,350 Median Salary

Human Resources Managers

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

It has not been determined whether educational prerequisites provided by this program would satisfy licensure requirements in other states. Thus, if you are not planning to pursue LLP licensure in the state of Michigan following graduation from our program, we encourage you to contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which they are located or in the state in which they intend to seek future licensure. Information on how to contact the licensure board in other states.

If you are registering for this program from a state other than Michigan, you may be required to attest that you are aware that the program was designed to fulfill requirements for an LLP in the state of Michigan and/or that you are intending to pursue an LLP in the state of Michigan.

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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MS in Clinical Health Psychology

How to Get Involved

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You can become a supplemental instructor or tutor, join the Psychology Students Association, present the results of your research at professional meetings, check out general student organizations devoted to a wide range of interests and topics, and much more.

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