The Institute for the Psychological Sciences (Institute), an institution of higher education offering Master's and Doctoral degrees, affiliated with the Legionaries of Christ, is dedicated to the renewal of the Christian intellectual tradition and the development of a psychology consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and in constructive dialogue with the modern world.
The Institute seeks to provide an effective academic and educational environment for assisting students intellectually and professionally as they prepare themselves to respond to their calling as mental health professionals.
Integral to the Institute's mission is the development of Catholic approaches to psychology within the broader professional community, both nationally and internationally.
Objectives
- Through its Master of Science Program in Clinical Psychology, the Institute provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and training in clinical skills consistent with Catholic approaches to clinical psychology so as to prepare them for further graduate training.
- The Master of Science in General Psychology program provides students with the academic background necessary for pursuing careers in the mental health field, as well as in business or government, and for Psy.D. or Ph.D. studies in clinical psychology or other areas of psychology.
- Through its Doctor of Psychology Program in Clinical Psychology, the Institute forms highly skilled clinical psychologists who have the leadership skills necessary for promoting Catholic approaches to the psychological sciences.