Psychological and Cultural Studies (Non-License Eligible)

Students in Psychological and Cultural Studies focus their graduate studies within the framework of a degree that supports creative and highly individualized study.

"What I love about the program is the huge umbrella it has cast for me.  I can work in the non-profit arenas, work in policy work or go on to get my PhD and be a psychologist or a professor.  That world is wide open but I am not sure where I will land.  I find that personally exciting but I don't know if gives someone checking out the program any sense of direction." -- Mona Rogers, program graduate

The PCS program is unique in that it offers a full overview of current professional counseling and therapy to students who are not intending to practice, but need to be familiar with issues in mental health for other career purposes, such as journalism or human services administration.  The program emphasizes a humanistic, holistic, and critical approach to the understanding of human experience.

The program welcomes students from all sorts of backgrounds, and especially those who are interested in the interface of culture, society, and individuality.

The PCS degree serves students who plan to enter doctoral studies in the human sciences, including psychology.

Students receive individual attention from program advisors in designing their program, selecting courses, and carrying out independent projects.

Advising and Contact Information

Director: Mary Clare, Ph.D., clare@lclark.edu