Graduate Psychology Programs
The Department of Psychology’s graduate programs in clinical, clinical child, school, and industrial-organizational psychology are highly regarded in the St. Louis region and beyond. Recent graduates hold roles such as mental health specialist, clinical director, school psychologist, senior recruiting specialist, and organizational development coordinator. Our programs also prepare students for doctoral study, with recent graduates entering highly regarded doctoral programs at Cornell, Pennsylvania State, and Saint Louis University, among others.
Clinical Child & School Psychology
The clinical child and school psychology (CCS) program is one of only a handful of combined clinical child and school psychology programs in the nation. Training emphasizes evidence-based practices, prevention, the ecological/systems approach, and the consultative role of the psychologist. Students complete practica experiences each semester as they progress through the program. The program includes two tracks: the Clinical Child track and School Psychology track. Students in the Clinical Child track will be prepared to work with children, adolescents, and their families in the health system and other community agencies, under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers. Clinical child psychology students are also well-prepared to pursue doctoral education at other universities following completion of their Master's degrees. Finally, this degree leads to partial fulfillment of the education requirement to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. The School Psychology track prepares students with knowledge and skills necessary for further education and training in the specialist degree program in school psychology. Students pursuing certification in school psychology are admitted to the master's degree program with the expectation that they will go on to complete the specialist degree program in school psychology at SIUE. Students in the School Psychology track who complete the Specialist in School Psychology degree are eligible for certification as school psychologists in Illinois. The specialist degree program has been fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists since 1999.
Program Faculty
- Dr. Sarah Conoyer
- Dr. Gregory Everett
- Dr. Stephen Hupp
- Dr. Jeremy Jewell
- Dr. Elizabeth McKenney (Program Director)
Click here to learn more about our clinical child and school psychology (CCS) graduate program.
Click here to learn more about our specialist degree in school psychology.
Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology master’s program at SIUE (formerly known as the clinical-adult psychology program) is one of the strongest clinical training programs in the St. Louis region. It prepares students for careers in mental health organizations or further graduate education in a clinical Psy.D. or Ph.D. program, a counseling Ph.D. program, or related doctoral study. Many graduates obtain positions in community mental health centers, state hospitals, research institutions, private hospitals, and other agencies that provide psychological services. Some students may take additional courses, which might be available at SIUE, that are necessary to become licensed as a professional counselor and practice independently. See Graduate FAQ for answers to common questions about the program.
Program Faculty
- Dr. Laura Pawlow (Retiring at the end of Fall 2025)
- Dr. Andrew Pomerantz (Program Director)
- Dr. Eunyoe Ro
- Dr. Daniel Segrist
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychologists help organizations solve complex problems and aim to improve the workplace experience for employees. Example areas of focus include job satisfaction, motivation, leadership, employee recruitment/selection, training, performance evaluation, productivity, and organizational change initiatives. SIUE's I-O Psychology Master's Program offers an intentional blend of the scientist-practitioner model. Students have the choice of completing an applied track (emphasis on practicum experience) or academic track (with thesis). Regardless of the chosen track, research and practical elements are embedded in the curriculum for all students. The program requires 36 credit hours of coursework and is designed to be completed in two years. SIUE’s close proximity to downtown St. Louis offers the opportunity for professional endeavors, networking, as well as first-class culture, arts, and sports, all of which is balanced by a quiet community environment conducive to study.
Program Faculty
- Dr. Marie Childers
- Dr. Catherine Daus
- Dr. David Fisher (Program Director)
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