Michigan School of Psychology
26811 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-4512
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The Michigan School of Psychology (MSP), an independent not-for-profit graduate school, provides an educational climate which inspires students to live up to their potential, professionally and personally. The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology is offered with both day and evening courses, with full and part-time enrollment options. The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree is a full-time, minimum four-year, post-master’s program. Our Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis can be completed concurrently with the MA program or separately to applicants who have already earned a master’s in psychology, social work, or education.
The institution has been a leader in clinical, experiential self-directed education for over 40 years. Its curriculum emphasizes personal growth, authenticity and creativity as integral parts of the academic process.
PURPOSE
We believe in every person’s power to grow.
We believe that all people have the unique ability to transform. Our purpose is to facilitate that change. We are passionate about helping our students draw on their inner strengths as they grow as human beings, and as psychologists who help their clients to do the same.
VISION
Healthy people, healthy relationships, and healthy communities.
We exemplify our belief in every person’s power to grow by consistently evolving in response to society’s challenges. Our students are preparing for careers as multi-culturally competent clinicians who will serve their communities. MSP is expanding access to quality mental health services in our community through the Michigan School Psychological Clinic, which offers low cost mental health services to those most in need.
MISSION
Educate psychologists today who will transform our world tomorrow.
We provide experiential and scholarly training in clinical psychology for students who want to make a difference. Our experienced faculty of practitioner-scholars teach psychological theory, technique and skills needed for practice. Our alumni become clinicians who help change the lives of people in community clinics, hospitals, shelters, prisons, and in private practice.
CORE VALUES
We respect every person. Period.
We value genuine relationships.
We practice what we teach.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Michigan School of Psychology (MSP) is committed to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and social progress on our campus and in communities. We encourage and honor diversity of ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
The foundation of humanistic psychology is rooted in the unconditional acceptance of others. This includes acceptance of and respect for cultural differences, including diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, language, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, visa status, ability status and more. MSP’s core values embody the fundamental tenets of humanistic psychology that honor the uniqueness of the human experience: We respect every person, period. We value genuine relationships. We practice what we teach.
We believe in every person’s power to grow. Our purpose is to help students draw on their inner strengths as they grow as human beings, and as psychologists who help their clients do the same. A diverse and inclusive MSP benefits every student, the faculty, staff, and administration. We live out our vision of healthy people, healthy relationships, and healthy communities by bringing our culture of diversity and inclusion into the communities we serve.
MSP acknowledges the systemic racism, colonialism, and inequality inherent in the higher education system and society as a whole. Beyond this acknowledgement, there is more work to do within the institution and in our communities. We are making change through our actions. This includes developing trainings, curricula, policies, and practices that are inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist. It is the responsibility of all MSP administrators, faculty, staff, and students to foster and grow our culture of respect, empathy, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and social progress. This culture is essential to fulfill our mission to educate psychologists today who will transform our world tomorrow.
CAMPUS
Housed on a wooded, six-acre campus in Farmington Hills, Michigan, MSP was specifically created to generate a learning climate that reflects the school’s mission and its emphasis on growth and potential. The carefully designed facilities offer open and welcoming surroundings that foster collaborative education. The campus consists of two buildings. Building A houses classrooms, the library, and administrative offices. The Diane S. Blau Building (Building B) houses the Michigan School Psychological Clinic, meeting spaces, lounge area, and a lecture hall/community education center.
FACULTY
MSP’s faculty has a diverse range of clinical experience in many disciplines. These disciplines include health psychology, clinical psychology, multi-cultural psychology, education, philosophy and research.
A partnership exists between students and faculty in pursuit of a common goal: advance professional development and increase personal growth. In this endeavor, students and faculty co-create the optimal learning environment.
STUDENTS
MA students enter the program with academic preparation in psychology – many also have related work experience. PsyD students enter the program with a graduate degree and have a background of study in psychology or related field. ABA students enter the program with a graduate degree and have a background of study in psychology, social work, or education or they can enter as part of the MA program with a ABA concentration.
MSP graduate students seek to become practicing clinicians committed to the humanistic principles and values of psychology.
Students for Fall 2023:
- 103 MA students
- 1 ABA Certificate students
- 81 PsyD students
- 78% Women
- 1% Non-binary
- 21% Men
- 49% Students of color
- Average student age is 31 years
- Average MA student age is 29 years
- Average PsyD student age is 33 years
- Average ABA Certificate student age is 58 years
Enrollment, Diversity & Graduation
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
MSP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, contractors, vendors, volunteers, or visitors in hiring employees, recruiting and admitting students, or in operating any of its educational programs and activities based upon their actual or perceived membership in one or more of the following protected classes:
- Age
- Arrest Record
- Citizenship status
- Color
- Creed
- Disability
- Ethnicity
- Gender expression
- Gender identity
- Genetic information (including family medical history)
- Height
- Marital or familial status
- National origin (including ancestry)
- Pregnancy or related conditions
- Race
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Transgender status
- Veteran or military status
- Weight
- or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law, including retaliation protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or other human/civil rights agency.
MSP’s Non-Discrimination & Harassment Policy covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other Prohibited Conduct in both employment and access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the MSP community whose acts deny, deprive, unreasonably interfere with, or limit the employment or education, access, benefits, and/or opportunities of any member of the MSP community, guest, visitor, vendor, or volunteer on the basis of that person’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), is in violation of MSP’s Non-Discrimination & Harassment Policy.
MSP will promptly and effectively address any such discrimination of which it has Knowledge/Notice, using the processes outlined in the MSP’s Non-Discrimination & Harassment Policy.
DISABILITY SERVICES
It is the policy of MSP to offer reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If a student with a documented disability wishes to receive accommodations in order to participate in the courses, programs, or activities offered by the school, the student typically needs to submit diagnostic documentation and potentially a completed form from their doctor to the Director of Student Services/Registrar and meet with the Director of Student Services/Registrar to complete the interactive process. Upon the return of all required documentation and completion of the meeting, the Director of Student Services/Registrar will develop a reasonable accommodation plan and communicate, as appropriate, with the relevant faculty and/or personnel regarding accommodations. The use of these services is voluntary. See Accessibility Services pages for more information.
