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The Master of Psychology program focuses on the general rather than clinical psychological study of individuals, including their behaviors, thought processes, and emotions. The program will provide supervisors in a variety of disciplines with an understanding of the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior; research methodologies by which this knowledge is acquired; critical thinking and problem solving necessary to evaluate behavior; and the application of theoretical principles to inter- and intra-personal issues. The courses in this program do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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Making a positive impact within your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theories, research, and evidence-based practices that accommodate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, you'll be better prepared as a researcher, educator, and practitioner to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career, and educational issues.

 

Specializations

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• General Research Evaluation
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Social Psychology

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Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community-based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic units in a mental health facility.

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Walden's M.S. in Psychology program can prepare you to think critically about psychological theory and conduct basic or applied research. Engage in reflective learning and collaborate with peers and expert faculty to gain a solid foundation in psychological principles. Your online graduate degree prepares you for both continuing studies and career advancement in areas such as counseling, psychological analysis and evaluation, organizational psychology and development, and human resource management.

 

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Applied Psychology
• Crisis Management and Response
• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Leadership Development and Coaching
• Media Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
• Program Evaluation and Research
• Psychology of Culture
• Psychology, Public Administration and Social Change
• Social Psychology
• Terrorism and Security

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Walden's M.S. in Psychology program can prepare you to think critically about psychological theory and conduct basic or applied research. Engage in reflective learning and collaborate with peers and expert faculty to gain a solid foundation in psychological principles. Your online graduate degree prepares you for both continuing studies and career advancement in areas such as counseling, psychological analysis and evaluation, organizational psychology and development, and human resource management.

 

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Applied Psychology
• Crisis Management and Response
• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Leadership Development and Coaching
• Media Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
• Program Evaluation and Research
• Psychology of Culture
• Psychology, Public Administration and Social Change
• Social Psychology
• Terrorism and Security

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Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University offers you a unique opportunity to blend the rich, academic tradition of psychology with exciting, contemporary applications of the science. You will focus on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field. In addition to helping you develop a broad foundation in psychology, the master's degree program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals. You may select from one of three areas of specialization – general psychology, addictions, or applied behavioral analysis. Further specialize your degree by choosing to complete a thesis or pass a comprehensive exam as the program's culminating experience.

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The Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in General Psychology is a program designed for individuals who desire promotion and/or continued academic exposure in the field of psychology. The program focuses on the development of critical thinking and leadership qualities. Graduates with these attributes impact those around them through leadership, action research, and introduction of programmatic community changes whether they are acting from the perspective of teachers, practitioners or researchers.
Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in General Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction is geared toward individuals who work in government positions, industry, school systems, and other types of instructional and applied settings. This program also prepares individuals for teaching and research at the university and college level. With a focus on how the human mind works and retains information, the Ph.D. in Cognition and Instruction explores the most effective way to teach and train so that information becomes embedded.  Core areas of knowledge include history and systems of psychology, cognition, research methods, statistics, as well as personality, abnormal, social, multicultural, and developmental psychology.
Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree does not lead directly to licensure in and of itself.
Entry to this program requires a graduate degree and related coursework.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in General Psychology with an emphasis on Industrial and Organizational Psychology was developed for individuals who want to become behavioral specialists in the work place. Those with a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology often pursue careers as teachers or researchers at the college or university level, consultants and staff psychologists, or researchers. In the workplace, industrial and organizational psychologists work to improve areas such as selection and placement, training and development, and the evaluation of employee performance. This program involves an in-depth study of how individuals behave in a variety of settings.
Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree does not lead directly to licensure in and of itself.
Entry to this program requires a graduate degree and related coursework.

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The Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Health Psychology program is a newly developed and important area of research, teaching, and clinical practice that examines the influencing factors of the psychological and physical health of people. It is the study of the total matrix of a bio-psychosocial approach in accounting for illness and behavioral health. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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A Ph.D. in Psychology/General Psychology program instructs students how to apply the principles of psychology to various individual and organizational settings. Courses begin with several basic areas of psychology and research methodology, and then emphasize competency applications of psychology, theory, and research in the graduate's direction of their chosen field. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Gender Diversity program examines the social, cultural, and biological foundations of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality and how they relate to contemporary gender issues today. Courses examine the construction of sexuality and gender identity as they relate to past and present cultural and social institutions.

Prospective students should hold a master's degree field prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology Program is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently functioning, or wish to be trained to function, in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The curriculum provides for an understanding of theory, training, and practice of forensic psychology. The program emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults. The MA in Forensic Psychology Program provides coursework in forensic psychology for application to law enforcement, legal and organizational consultation, and program analysis.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology Program is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently functioning, or wish to be trained to function, in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The curriculum provides for an understanding of theory, training, and practice of forensic psychology. The program emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults. With this concentration you will focus on evaluating offenders for use in criminal justice dispositions

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology Program is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently functioning, or wish to be trained to function, in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The curriculum provides for an understanding of theory, training, and practice of forensic psychology. The program emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults. With this concentration you will gain the skill for interrogation, interviewing counterintelligence and other skills needed for this field.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology Program is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently functioning, or wish to be trained to function, in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The curriculum provides for an understanding of theory, training, and practice of forensic psychology. The program emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults. With this concentration you will be prepared to enter the law enforcement field.

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Pursue your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Business Psychology Specialization degree online from University of the Rockies.

This specialization focuses on applying in-depth principles and theories of modern organizational psychology to businesses and complex organizations, with a strong emphasis on team performance, diversity, and ethical behavior. You will also learn to maximize your impact on human resources in business organizations by applying best practices in organizational and industrial psychology. Graduates of this program often pursue organizational development, human resources, and management positions.

Through advanced seminars and courses in creativity, breakthrough thinking, and human performance, you will apply your knowledge and skills to making business more effective. Specialize in Business Psychology and pioneer new ways of doing business in the global marketplace.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies.

Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced courses and seminars in the arena of law enforcement and corrections. Earn expertise in cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior, and find real-world solutions. Explore how institutions process criminals through the correctional system, and learn to ensure due process. Distinguish between crimes and locate them within social and economic contexts. Discover proven methods to rehabilitate people, empowering them to return as productive members of society.

The Doctoral curriculum can open doors to a career in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level. You can make a difference.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Enhance your educational leadership career potential through advanced coursework by pursuing your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Educational Leadership Specialization degree online at University of the Rockies.

Learn the theoretical and practical study of psychology as applied to organizational environments with the objective of understanding human behavior, characteristics, and performance dynamics. Increase your individual leadership potential and enhance organizational effectiveness through the application of knowledge and interventions that raise individual performance, improve process relationships, enhance understandings of culture and equity, and promote leadership.

Your PsyD provides deeper emphasis in the same areas as the MA curriculum. This program includes extensive research and applications for more in-depth knowledge through coursework and a required, supervised practicum.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Perfect your skills at coaching effective professional leaders when you pursue your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Executive Coaching Specialization degree online from University of the Rockies.

As an executive coach, you will help shape and support the development of organizational leaders and how they manage, inspire and motivate their employees. Be an expert in executive search and succession planning. This program includes an extensive research component and broad applications of a more in-depth knowledge through both coursework and advanced seminars. By integrating the theories and applications of psychology with elements of business and leadership, you will acquire a unique background to enhance your employment options. Advance your education and your career with University of the Rockies.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.