Human Services Psychology

Human Services Psychology is defined as that sector of professional psychology concerned with the promotion of human well-being through the acquisition and application of psychological knowledge and principles concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological and physical disorders.

Thus, the Human Services Psychology program offered at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is designed to prepare students to contribute to the growth of knowledge in this area, as well as to apply this knowledge to a broad range of human problems. Consequently, the program is based on a scientist-practitioner model of training which aims to provide students with skills as both researchers and practitioners.

Key facts

The Human Services Psychology program offered at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)uses a biopsychosocial approach as the integrative perspective for its training of human service providers and researchers. The HSP program encourages a focus on the boundaries of biopsychosocial interactions as well as a solid understanding of each individual aspect in order to promote a more holistic and integrated approach to psychology research, service and practice.

Curriculum:

• The HSP program includes a core curriculum, practicum and research requirements (including a masters thesis and doctoral dissertation), and tracks.

• There are three tracks available: clinical (APA accredited), behavioral medicine, and community.

• The program is expected to be completed in five years, including an internship for clinical track students.

• Students may be able to designate dual tracks.