Dyson Psychology Programs

Complete Your Psychology Training at Pace

Whether you are interested in a master’s degree or you’re ready for your doctorate, we’ve got the right program for you at our New York City Campus.

At Pace University, we offer innovative and cutting-edge research and training opportunities in psychology. Take advantage of a diverse array of research and clinical experiences with an emphasis on interdisciplinary inquiry. Many of our faculty and students engage in global research and program development at the United Nations, non-government organizations, regional medical facilities, and government facilities.

Our doctoral programs include all academic and internship requirements to be admitted to the New York State Licensing Exam for the professional practice of psychology.

MA in Psychology

Gain advanced psychology skills to enhance your career or build the foundation necessary for a future doctoral program. Expand your knowledge of contemporary psychological theories and perspectives. Start by choosing one of three optional research tracks: behavior and social sciences, global psychology, and industrial psychology.

PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis)

Prepare for a career in research, direct service, or public policy in medical, community, and academic settings. Focus on the connection between the mind and body and develop special expertise in biopsychosocial facets of health and well-being. 

PhD in School Psychology

Learn how to address educational and developmental problems, inform policy creation, and carry out scientific research. You’ll be ready to practice in a variety of settings, including developmental centers, hospitals, integrated health and mental health centers, schools, and universities.

PsyD in School-Clinical Psychology

Prepare to serve children and families by providing clinical and educational expertise and consultation within school and clinical settings. This unique integration of school and clinical child psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) as a combined school-clinical program.

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Learn more about how Pace University master's programs with a focus in psychology can transform your career.

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100%
of our students in 2019–2020 obtained paid APA/CPA-accredited internships
87%
of our doctoral degree graduates in the last ten years became licensed psychologists
97%
of Dyson's master's-level graduates from the class of 2021 are employed or continuing their education - Pace University Career Services

Psychology Externship and Full-Time Internship Placements

Our students gain real-world experience at top hospitals and clinics in New York and beyond, including:

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Children’s Evaluation andRehabilitation Center, Bronx, NY
  • Brooklyn College Counseling Center, Brooklyn, NY
  • Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA
  • Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford, CT
  • Fordham University Counseling and Psychological Services, Bronx, NY 
  • Four Winds Hospital, Katonah, NY
  • Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ
  • Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Jewish Child Care Association Residential Treatment Center, Pleasantville, NY
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY
  • Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
  • New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, New York, NY
  • North Shore LIJ-Lenox Hill Hospital Center for Attention and Learning, New York, NY
  • Nova Southeastern University- Psychological Services Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Pacific Clinics, Pasadena, CA
  • Riker’s Island Mental Health Services,Rose M.Singer Correctional Facility, Astoria, NY
  • Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, NY
  • St. Peter’s University Hospital,Child Protection Center, New Brunswick, NJ
  • University of Southern California Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
  • Youth Consultation Services Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health, East Orange, NJ
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About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Dyson College at Pace University offers the resources and caliber of faculty that you would expect at a large university, while providing the close personal attention associated with a small college experience. Dyson currently has 1,155 enrolled graduate students in programs spanning the arts, humanities, and natural, social and health sciences. In small classes taught by caring faculty who are active practitioners in their fields, Dyson offers  innovative programs at convenient locations in New York City and Westchester.

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