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The undergraduate program is a B.A. in Psychology degree completion program that is offered in an asynchronous online format.

Students may choose from 3 graduate degree programs, offered both fully in-person and fully online, to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology degree.

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MS/CP):
  â—‹ 37-unit program designed for unlicensed mental health professionals who work in business, consulting, and clinical settings. Through electives, students may choose to emphasize:
  â–ª Business, Organizational, and Consulting Psychology
  â–ª Consulting and Applied Psychology
  â–ª Online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with a Marriage and Family Therapist track (MS/CP/MFT):
  â—‹ 60-unit program designed for practitioners to be licensed marriage and family therapists who work in private practice, schools, clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and businesses.
  â—‹ In-person and online

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor track (MS/CP/MFT/LPCC):
  â—‹ 67-unit program designed for practitioners to be dually licensed as marriage and family therapists and licensed professional clinical counselors (a more nationally recognized license) who work in private practice, schools, clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and businesses. Graduates are eligible to pursue two clinical licenses (MFT and LPCC).
  â—‹ In-person and online options

• MS/CP/MFT and MS/CP/MFT/LPCC students may not complete their degree through asynchronous online courses. Some synchronous online or in-person classes are required.

• Yes, our MS programs are all accredited by WSCUC (WASC).
• Our MS/CP/MFT and MS/CP/MFT/LPCC fulfill all California requirements with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for licensed marriage and family therapists (MFT) and licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCC).
• Our MS/CP/MFT and MS/CP/MFT/LPCC boasts high first-time pass rates for MFT/LPCC exams and provides rigorous preparation.

How are classes offered?

• The Undergraduate program may be completed in an asynchronous, online format.

• The Graduate programs may be completed both in-person and fully online.

  • The MS/CP (non-license program) may be completed online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person.

  • The MS/CP/MFT and MS/CP/MFT/LPCC may be completed fully in-person and online (synchronous).

• Our graduate programs are centered on supporting the mental health and holistic development of individuals across their lifespan.
• It emphasizes an integrative, depth-oriented approach to clinical psychology, that prepares students to become well-rounded mental health professionals who are highly trained to treat a range of mental health issues and problems.

• With our emphasis on personalized service, including individualized advising, we provide flexible scheduling and work with your schedule.
• Go at your own pace, given what is best for you.
• You cycle through our program in loose cohorts with your peers.
• Whether attending part-time or full-time, students can choose courses offered conveniently in the late afternoon, evening, and weekends.
• This flexible scheduling structure helps support you with work-life demands and makes our program much more economical.

• Our department is dedicated to fostering clinical excellence, community engagement, and diversity in all aspects of learning and practice.

• We prioritize hands-on clinical training alongside theoretical understanding, ensuring our students are prepared to address diverse mental health needs.

• NDNU’s professors "practice what they teach." They are experienced clinicians and mental health professionals who actively contribute to the community.

• Our program is known as "the practitioner’s program," and has been a leader in training California and Bay Area mental health professionals for nearly five decades.

• We are a scholar-practitioner program and emphasize integrative, depth-oriented training. Our graduates work in a variety of clinical, business, social service, community, and educational settings.

• We are a high-touch, close-knit, collaborative community that emphasizes personalized attention, learning, and relationships.

• Students and faculty are diverse in age, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, religion, academic background, and more.

• We develop supportive relationships with one another. These bonds often continue as alumni where we become professional colleagues, sources of information or referrals, and/or remain forever friends.

• Afternoon classes are 4:30-6:45 pm
• Evening classes are 7:00-9:15 pm
• Weekend classes are 9:30-3:30 pm
• Afternoon and evening classes are offered weekly for a full semester
• Weekend classes: Combination of Saturdays/Sundays: 3 units (6 days); 2 units (4 days); 1 unit (2 days)

• Asynchronous classes are done on your own time and at your own pace.
• They are offered in 8-week terms in the Fall and Spring (Term I and Term II) and all work must be completed by the end of the term.
• Some optional synchronous class meetings and partner work may be assigned.

• In-person classes are on the Belmont campus.
• Professors may offer 30-40% of classes of an in-person course online at their discretion.

• NDNU’s Academic Success Center provides hands on help to support your success including tutoring, writing assistance, career services, and personalized support.
• Our student-centered program includes the Association of Student Leaders, offering opportunities for leadership, academic and professional growth, and peer networking.
• Our Academic Advisor and Success Coach provides personalized support for academic success.

• NDNU hosts an annual Practicum and Associates Training Fair and Community Connections day, connecting students with agencies that offer competitive placements, professional positions, and jobs.
• The program has a dedicated Director of Clinical Training who ensures students' clinical training needs are met, offering your choice of individualized practicum placements and supervised clinical field experience opportunities at a variety of competitive sites, year-round, that count towards MFT licensure.
• Students may train year-round throughout their entire Master’s program once they complete 12 graduate units which exposes them to a wider array of training sites and the opportunity to accrue more hours.