Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology
Location and Contact Information
221 Rivermoor StBoston, MA 02132
USA
Main Tel: 6170000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was established in 1974. MSPP grants degrees on the bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels in forensic psychology, clinical psychopharmacology, health psychology and Latino mental health, among others.
Scholarships offered by MSPP include The John D. Robinson Scholarship Fund, The Leota Long Janke Scholarship Fund, The Kate Inglis Scholarship, The Robert Graham Kegan Scholarship, The Dr. Cynthia Lucero Scholarship and The Sophie and Norbett Mintz Scholarship.
The student government of MSPP is known as the Student Coordinating Committee. They voice the various needs of students to the administration and faculty. They also coordinate student membership on various committees that help student develop their leadership sills.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to MSPP:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Healing Arts | Lakewood, CO | 197 |
| 2 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Tempe, AZ | 1,309 |
| 3 | Michigan School of Professional Psychology | Farmington Hills, MI | 127 |
| 4 | Carnegie Institute of Integrative Medicine and Massotherapy | Suffield, OH | 114 |
| 5 | Granite State College | Concord, NH | 1,542 |
| 6 | Institute for Clinical Social Work | Chicago, IL | 92 |
| 7 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | 3,075 |
| 8 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | 3,363 |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield, OH | 1,545 |
| 10 | Patrick Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | 3,109 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | 39 | 1 |
| Master | 29 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 364 in 2009-2010 (471 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 25% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
MSPP offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICINE
- Psychopharmacology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- School Psychology
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