San Francisco Psychology Schools & Programs The University of San Francisco has an undergraduate psychology program and also offers a joint master of business administration and doctorate with the Pacific School of Psychology in nearby Palo Alto. California Institute of Integral Studies offers a clinical psychology doctorate as well as a master of arts in counseling psychology with concentrations in drama therapy, expressive arts therapy, integral counseling, and somatic psychology. City College of San Francisco offers transfer courses in psychology. Golden Gate University offers a joint law degree and doctorate in clinical psychology as well as a master of arts in psychology with five concentrations to choose from. New College of California offers graduate work in psychology, while San Francisco State University has an undergraduate program and also offers a master of arts with four concentrations. Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center offers graduate work in psychology and marriage and family therapy, among other options.

Psychology-related occupations in San Francisco, while experiencing growth, are not increasing as quickly as in some U.S. cities. Occupational outlook projections indicate that the number of full-time jobs in community and social services occupations is expected to grow by 12% overall between 2002 and 2012, including increases of 7% for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors; 3% for marriage and family therapists; 8% for mental health counselors; 2% for educational, vocational and school counselors; and 13% for rehabilitation counselors. Jobs for postsecondary psychology teachers are expected to increase by 37%. Jobs for clinical, counseling and school psychologists are expected to increase 9%, according to projections through 2012.

Psychology Schools, Programs & Courses in San Francisco
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why San Francisco is a Great Place to Study Psychology
San Francisco, California, offers plenty of career options for those interested in psychology, including the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, providing mental health care among the best in the nation. Stanford University in nearby Palo Alto has one of the country's top-ranked cognitive psychology programs; and numerous other schools, including the University of San Francisco, offer excellent, expansive psychology programs. This city is a great location for students interested in psychology education and careers.

Other Resources for Psychology Education and Careers in San Francisco
  • The San Francisco Psychological Association
  • The American Society on Aging
  • Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
  • The California Association for Play Therapy
  • The California Psychology Internship Council
  • The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco
  • Psychology - Employers in San Francisco
  • The Harm Reduction Therapy Center
  • The UCSF Medical Center
  • The Institute on Aging
  • The San Francisco Department of Public Health
  • Sharper Future
  • Wu Yee Children’s Services
  • The San Francisco Unified School District

  • Psychology - Internship Opportunities in San Francisco
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Jail Psychiatric Services
  • San Francisco General Hospital
  • The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco
  • The University of San Francisco Counseling Center
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