The master’s in clinical psychopharmacology program, housed in the College of Education, is the only post-doctoral program the university offers.
A master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology allows licensed psychologists to make psychotropic medication recommendations, enhance consultation, improve integrated primary care and interdisciplinary collaboration, and safely prescribe medications as defined by state law.
The MSCP degree program is ready to meet the needs of employed licensed psychologists who can attend training sessions both online and in person. Training sessions take place on weekends periodically during the two-year curriculum. Students must also complete intensive supervised clinical fieldwork and a capstone examination as additional clinical psychopharmacology degree requirements.
MSCP Program Applications & Prerequisites
The application period for 2019-2021 is closed. The program will reopen to future applications in Spring 2021: Feb. 1 through June 30, 2021.
The NMSU Graduate School admits qualified students into the post-doctoral MSCP degree program every two years, with new students beginning the program in odd years. Prospective clinical psychopharmacology degree applicants are required to complete the MSCP degree program pre-screening process.
The post-doctoral MSCP degree program prerequisites include the following:
- A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology
- A current active, unrestricted state license as a psychologist
- Verification of good standing from that state’s Board of Psychology, including licensed professional practice with no ethical violations
- Potential students must practice before and throughout the program as a “Health Services Provider (Psychologist),” as defined by the state law, where applicable, or as defined by the APA.
- For international students, NMSU adheres to the standards of practice and licensure of the host country.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
NMSU Online offers a very cost-effective tuition per credit hour. Graduate students seeking a master’s in clinical psychopharmacology are eligible for various awards, assistantships and fellowships. Students are encouraged to contact their department to get more information about funding opportunities. Learn more about financing your graduate education.
Students in the MSCP degree program are also eligible for several endowed scholarships, including the following. Many MSCP students also receive significant outside scholarships.
- The American Psychological Foundation Walter Katkovsky Scholarships support early career postdoctoral licensed psychologists in clinical or counseling to complete training in a psychopharmacology degree program designated by the APA. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
- The American Psychological Foundation Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarship supports graduate students and practicing, licensed psychologists to complete courses that are recommended under the APA Model Curriculum of Didactic Training in Clinical Psychopharmacology. Learn more about eligibility and applications.
- The Dr. Timothy Fjordbak Endowed Scholarship. For more information and how to apply, click here.