MCPHS - Critical Psychology and Human Services

Critical Psychology is a rapidly growing field incorporating critical theory, psychology, and social justice. Critical psychology aims to examine the historical, political, economic, and cultural underpinnings of mainstream psychology as well as its role in issues such as power and oppression. Critical lenses are also employed in understanding the relationships between social issues, such as inequalities, and wellbeing. Finally, critical psychology goes beyond critique to generate possibilities for progressive psychologies which emphasize social justice, liberation, and equality in the aim of facilitating the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and societies. The Critical Psychology and Human Services program blends critical psychology, critical social theory, critical research methodologies, and professional skills to provide strong theoretical and professional foundation for work in the Human Services professions and beyond.

This 36-credit program provides theoretical knowledge and professional skills for students who wish to pursue work in human services (nonprofits, social service agencies, educational entities, psycho-educational consulting, advocacy work, etc.) and who do not seek a program for state-regulated therapy licensure. Additionally, electives allow students to gain further knowledge and skills in areas of interest to support future goals.

Students completing this degree and 350 postgraduate hours of work in human services are eligible to seek certification as a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP). See https://cce-global.org/credentialing/hsbcp/requirements for more details. The MACPHS degree is available both as a traditional program (for new incoming students) and an accelerated format program for (students completing undergraduate programs at Prescott College).