JFK School of Psychology

As of January 1, 2021, John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) graduate psychology programs, along with their faculty and curricula, will be integrated as degree offerings at the new JFK School of Psychology at National University. National University is proud to carry on the legacy of JFKU.

The JFK School of Psychology at National University offers a range of degree programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, sport psychology, holistic counseling psychology, and consciousness and transformative studies. All of the psychology programs in the school provide the foundational concepts and guiding principles of psychology, preparing students to seek licensure or certification as applied mental health professionals.

All of our programs are designed to give you the tools to fulfill your passion and become a leading advocate for social change within the community. Each program offers access to dedicated faculty with real-world experience who are committed to mentoring you through rigorous and challenging courses, and helping you achieve your educational goals.

Choose from Our Departments Below

Psychology

• Master of Arts in Consciousness and Transformative Studies
• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (California-JFK)
• Master of Arts in Sport Psychology
• Master of Arts in Sport Psychology – Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Dual Degree
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies

College of Psychology

20%

Higher Completion Rate for PsyD than National AverageTop 10

Pass Rate for MFT (L & E). Schools with 100+ ApplicantsTop 5

Pass Rate for MFT (Clinical). Schools with 100+ ApplicantsTop 3

Pass Rate for LPCC. Schools with 100+ Applicants

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.EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

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.

John F Kennedy University Sports Psychology

Master of Arts in
Sport Psychology

40+

AASP – Certified/Approved Supervisors9

Professional Development Seminars by Global Speakers/Year4

Internships in Diverse Environments Completed by StudentsTop 20

Online Master’s Degrees in Sport Psychology in 2019

Overview

For individuals interested in both sport and clinical psychology, John F. Kennedy University offers an innovative program preparing students to work in clinical settings as well as with athletes in a sport setting. Individuals work toward earning an MA in Sport Psychology and a PsyD degree concurrently. This program provides a unique training opportunity with clinical clients, athletes, as well as athletes with clinical concerns. And it prepares you to apply the skills and knowledge developed from the fields of sport and clinical psychology.READ LESS

Highlights

• Gain clinical competence in working with athletes
• Innovative linked program allows for completion of both degrees within six-years full-time
• Having both degrees enables graduates to use the title Sport Psychologist

Both the Master of Arts in Sport Psychology and the PsyD offer the highest level of available training in applied sport and clinical psychology respectively. (Unlike a research-based Ph.D., the PsyD program is designed to produce practitioners, not researchers, while providing the same high level of scholarly study.) And the missions of the two programs are similar: both provide a strong foundation in counseling skills and train students to serve multicultural and diverse populations.

In the past, students could earn a Master’s degree in two years and a Doctorate in Psychology in an additional four years. This innovative linked program allows completion of both degrees within five years of intensive, full-time study (part-time options are available). Students earn their Master of Arts in Sport Psychology after their third year and they earn their PsyD after their fifth year. With both degrees, graduates are able to use the title “Sport Psychologist” and apply to sit for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) certification exam. Graduates also earn eligibility to take the psychology licensing exam for the state of California.

Requirements

PsyD core coursework: 128 units (including externship)

Electives: 16 units minimum: May be taken anytime after Spring Quarter of Year 2.

Total Units for years 2-5 must equal or exceed 144

Internship = 36 units

Total Sport Psychology units = 42
Total PsyD program units = 180
Total units for MA/PsyD = 222

Prerequisites

• Introduction to Psychology
• Theories of Personality
• Diversity-related course
• Statistics