Live What You Learn
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e Wright Institute educates “clinicians to society” – clinical practitioners who bring a deep awareness of cultural and social context to the practice of psychology. The mission of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology program is to prepare and inspire a diverse student body to provide culturally sensitive mental health services that support resiliency, recovery and social justice.
e Wright Institute educates “clinicians to society” – clinical practitioners who bring a deep awareness of cultural and social context to the practice of psychology. The mission of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology program is to prepare and inspire a diverse student body to provide culturally sensitive mental health services that support resiliency, recovery and social justice.
What Makes Their Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology Program Unique?
The two-year master’s program prepares students to function
effectively in a wide range of mental health settings with individuals,
families and groups varying widely in age, gender, ethnicity, sexual
orientation and socioeconomic status. The program supports students in
thinking critically and self-reflectively, and in exploring the impact
of culture and oppression on their clients’ lives and the clinical
relationship.
At the Wright Institute, you will become part of a carefully selected
cohort of peers from a diverse range of ages, ethnicities and
professional backgrounds. Bonding with a consistent group as you
commence, progress and graduate together leads to an intimate,
supportive and truly transformative learning experience.
About the Wright Institute
The Wright Institute was founded in 1968 by the distinguished
psychologist Nevitt Sanford, a pioneer in the integration of social
issues and clinical psychology. Sanford believed strongly in the
capacity of adults to continue to learn and grow throughout their lives.
His developmental approach and emphasis on the possibilities of
lifelong learning form a key part of the foundation on which the
Wright’s educational programs are built.
Sanford was also influential in shaping American clinical psychology
educational standards. In 1947, he was appointed by the American
Psychological Association to the committee that established criteria for
accrediting programs in clinical psychology. Under his leadership, the
Wright Institute broadened the educational scope of clinical psychology
training to include an emphasis on understanding the diverse society in
which we live
