Overview
The College of Psychology at John F. Kennedy University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in counseling psychology, sport psychology, holistic counseling psychology and consciousness and transformative studies. Our PsyD program provides the foundational concepts and guiding principles of scientific psychology, preparing students for licensure as a psychologist. All programs are designed to give you the tools to fulfill your passion and become a leading advocate for social change within the community.
Within each program, you will have:
- Access to dedicated faculty are committed to mentoring you through rigorous and challenging courses, and helping you achieve your educational goals.
- Faculty members are also practitioners, who share their real-world experiences to guide you and support your education.
Welcome from the Dean
Dean Alvin McLean, Jr. , Ph.D.
If you’ve made the choice to join us at John F. Kennedy University, then we know you are going to go out into the community and do exceptional things. We know you will be an informed, compassionate, and multiculturally competent citizen and professional. We know you will be an ally to the disenfranchised and an ambassador of social justice.
Because your goals are also our goals, we at JFK University are dedicated to serving as your allies, supporting you in every possible way. Because our success is your success, and your success is the world’s.
Facts about the College of Psychology
Degrees
A comprehensive education in undergraduate and graduate degree programs and PsyD programs provide a solid foundation in your field of study with options for specializations and certifications.
Program Options to Match any Lifestyle
John F. Kennedy University’s College of Psychology offers its programs in all four of our versatile learning formats, making them accessible to all students regardless of scheduling barriers. Whether you choose to learn in person or online, according to a quarterly structure or at your own pace, our range of learning options has got you covered.
Service Learning for this College
Internships within the community allow you to gain real-world experience and training. The Office of Clinical Training (OCT) has been established to assure that all of the MA Counseling MFT and Holistic students at JFKU receive an exceptional clinical training experience to complement their academic training.
Dual Degrees and Linking Programs
The College of Psychology offers a unique dual degree combining the MA in Sport Psychology and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and allowing students to work toward both concurrently. This programmatic partnership provides students the rare opportunity to train to work with both clinical clients and athletes and apply the skills from both fields to their practices.
Our Programs
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College of Psychology
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
JFK University offers the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program for those seeking the highest level of education and training available for hands-on practitioners in the field of psychology. Graduates of this program meet the requirements to apply for licensure as a psychologist in the state of California.Campus Location
- Pleasant Hill
Ways to learn
- On Campus
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College of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is the largest branch of the field of psychology that integrates science, theory and clinical practice to assess and treat a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioral medicine concerns. The demand for mental health professionals, particularly those with doctoral degrees, is expected to increase over the next decade.Campus Location
- Online
- Pleasant Hill
- San Jose
Ways to learn
- FlexCourse℠ Online
- Hybrid
- On Campus
- Traditional Online
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College of Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Counseling psychology trains future licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. The programs emphasize development of the self as therapist; multicultural diversity and inclusion; social justice; and in-depth understanding of a wide range of individual and systemic counseling theories.Areas of Interest: Clinical Psychology, Counseling & Therapy, Creative Arts, Holistic Psychology, Holistic Research Center
Campus Location
- Pleasant Hill
- San Jose
Ways to learn
- Hybrid
- On Campus
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College of Psychology
Sport Psychology
Prepare today to meet the demand for skilled, trained and certified sport consultants and sport psychologists with a degree or certificate from the Sport Psychology program at John F. Kennedy University. This nationally recognized program offers rigorous academics combined with abundant hands-on training to prepared students to become effective practitioners in sport psychology and related areas. Graduates from this innovative program are able to integrate the core elements of performance enhancement, counseling skills, and sport science within their practice.Areas of Interest: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Health & Sport, Sport Psychology
Campus Location
- Online
- Pleasant Hill
Ways to learn
- Hybrid
- On Campus
- Traditional Online
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College of Psychology
MA in Consciousness and Transformative Studies
Examine the relationship between consciousness and the world, and explore new possibilities for personal, social, and global transformation in the MA in Consciousness and Transformative Studies program.Areas of Interest: Alternative Therapies, Coaching, Community, Consciousness & Transformative Studies, Law, Justice & Ethics, LGBTQ
Campus Location
- Online
- Pleasant Hill
Ways to learn
- Hybrid
- On Campus
- Traditional Online
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College of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and open up pathways to a broad range of professions or further graduate studies, including marketing, human resources, education, counseling, and criminal justice.Campus Location
- Online
Ways to learn
- FlexCourse℠ Online
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