Explore the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology degree at NMSU Global Campus
A master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology allows licensed psychologists to make psychotropic medication recommendations, enhance consultation, improve integrated primary care and interdisciplinary collaboration, and safely prescribe medications as defined by state law.
At NMSU Global Campus, the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) degree program is ready to meet the needs of employed licensed psychologists who can attend training sessions both online and in person.
Training sessions take place on weekends periodically during the two-year curriculum. Students must also complete intensive supervised clinical fieldwork and a capstone examination as additional clinical psychopharmacology degree requirements.
MSCP Program Applications & Prerequisites
The application period for 2021-2023 is closed.
The program will reopen to future applications in Spring 2023 from Feb. 1-June 30, 2023.
New Mexico State University's Graduate School admits qualified students into the post-doctoral MSCP degree program every two years, with new students beginning the program in odd years. Prospective clinical psychopharmacology degree applicants are required to complete the MSCP degree program pre-screening process.
The post-doctoral MSCP degree program prerequisites include the following:
- A doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology
- A current active, unrestricted state license as a psychologist
- Verification of good standing from that state’s Board of Psychology, including licensed professional practice with no ethical violations
- Potential students must practice before and throughout the program as a "Health Services Provider (Psychologist)," as defined by the state law, where applicable, or as defined by the American Psychological Association (APA).
- For international students, NMSU adheres to the standards of practice and licensure of your host country.