Question:

Why do so many universities have no Masters in Psychology programs?

Best Answer:

For traditional academic institutions, especially the larger and older ones, psychology has always been primarily an academic pursuit.  Practicing psychologists earn a PhD in clinical psychology or industrial/organizational psychology, but the other areas of specialization are all research oriented.  The psychology departments at theses schools expect their students to become professors and researchers.  In recent years the Masters in Psychology has developed as a graduate program for people who wish to work in non-academic settings.  There are now many Masters in Psychology programs that will qualify a graduate for a counseling license or for work with developmentally disabled individuals.