Masters in Psychology Programs in Washington
(found programs from 19 schools)

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a number of jobs in the field of psychology were in demand in Washington in 2008. These jobs included rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors; educational, vocational, and school counselors; and child, family, and school social workers. The Department notes that 4,240 mental health counselors were employed in 2008, with 190 unfilled job openings. There were 5,390 educational, vocational and school counselors employed that year, with 180 unfilled jobs. Although the State of Washington requires a doctoral degree to issue a psychologist license, those with Master in Psychology degrees can work in a number of related fields. With a master's degree in psychology, Washington residents can work in social work, commercial or school counseling positions, for example. They can also apply to doctoral programs that will allow them to become fully licensed psychologists.

At Central Washington University, students can enroll in a master's program in psychology, which will prepare them for school psychology work, clinical practice, or the private sector. The master's in psychology degree in applied behavior analysis, for example, will prepare them to help individuals learn new coping skills. Eastern Washington University offers master's programs in mental health counseling and school counseling. These programs are designed to prepare students to obtain Washington counseling licenses and work as therapists or counselors. Finally, Gonzaga University offers a master's in community counseling, school counseling, and marriage and family counseling. These degrees will also prepare individuals to work as therapists and counselors in Washington State.