The Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology is designed to be responsive to the needs of a variety of Alaska behavioral health service settings and to meet prerequisites for licensing requirements at the master’s level in psychology or behavior analysis for the State of Alaska. The goal of the program is to provide students with well-rounded education in evidence-based practices applicable to community behavioral health settings. The curriculum addresses local behavioral health needs in a context that is culturally-responsive and community-focused. 

The MS program has two tracks: a Clinical track and a Behavior Analysis track. 

• The Clinical track allows graduates to pursue either the licensed psychological associate (LPA) licenseor the licensed professional counselor (LPC) license in Alaska. 
• The Behavior Analysis track includes coursework that is part of an Association for Behavior Analysis International® verified course sequence. The Behavior Analysis track prepares students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)examination to earn a nationally-recognized certification, a prerequisite for professional licensure in the state of Alaska.

Please go to UAA's Authorization by State website for information about licensure or certification in a state other than Alaska or US territory.

For MS program students who are interested in working with young children and families, they can apply for the Project BLENDS fellowship. To learn more about how this works in conjunction with the MS program, see the FAQ sheet.

To learn more about the MS, Clinical Psychology program, see the Clinical track student handbook or the Behavior Analysis track student handbook and for questions regarding the MS, Clinical Psychology program, please contact:
Dr. Hannah Ekstrom for the MS, Clinical Psychology, Clinical track

Dr. Mychal Machado for the MS, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Analysis track

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in the Clinical Track will be able to:

• Apply a broad knowledge of contemporary psychology, with special emphasis on clinical psychology.
• Demonstrate acceptable skills in research analysis (including writing and mastery of APA style).
• Demonstrate competence in basic clinical skills in psychology sufficient to practice under general supervision.

Students graduating with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in the Behavior Analysis Track will be able to:

• Apply a broad knowledge of modern psychology, with an emphasis in behavior analysis
• Demonstrate acceptable skills in research analysis (including writing and mastery of APA style).
• Demonstrate competence in behavior analytic skills sufficient to practice under general supervision.