Overview

Department of Psychology / Department of Psychology is located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MSMHC)
Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies/Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MSCJS/MSMHC)
Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies/Master of Public Administration (MSCJS/MPA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Applied Developmental Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Applied Developmental Psychology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	21
Doctoral Degrees	7
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam N/A Practicum, internship
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE test-optional for 2022-23 admissions cycle Thesis Required Internship

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

587

Applied

54

Accepted

34

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	N/A
Master's Degree Requirements	Completed application; resume; unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work; goal statement essay; 2 letters of recommendation; interview by invitation. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class.
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE test-optional for 2022-23 admissions cycle
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Completed application; resume/CV; unofficial (Clinical) or official (Developmental) transcripts of all post-secondary work; goal statement essay; 2 letters of recommendation; completion of core foundational courses; interview by invitation.
Additional Entrance Requirements	N/A

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

94

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.26%
Black or African American	4.26%
White or Caucasian	76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.06%
Unknown	4.26%

Gender

Male (9%)

Female (90%)

Faculty

16

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 2

Male (7)

Female (9)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Negative mental health consequences of racism, treatment efficacy & effectiveness, culture & immigration, frontal lobe function & dysfunction, existential-integrative therapy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA  2108.0
United States

Contact Dr. Lance Swenson
Department Chair
Email: lswenson@suffolk.edu
Phone: -994-6874

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