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If you are interested in human behavior, earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree online from Ashford University to build the foundation necessary to continue your education at the graduate level and to potentially pursue a career in psychology. Explore psychology both as an area of scientific investigation and as a health or human services profession so you can apply the learning effectively in careers that involve an understanding of human behavior and leadership development, including business, government, health care, and law. As today's workplace continues to evolve, your psychology degree will help you understand how human behavior impacts the dynamics of any organization.

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The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross-cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information-rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

Concentrations

• Child Development Infant/Toddler
• Child Development PreSchool
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Psychology Applied to Everyday Life
• Psychology Applied to the Helping Professions
• Psychology Applied to the Workplace
• Preparation for Graduate Studies

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM)
Transition from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree in less time with Walden's Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) degree option. AIM offers high-achieving undergraduate students an opportunity to take as many as five graduate-level courses in their undergraduate coursework. Upon completion, credits from these courses can be applied toward a master's degree. With the AIM degree option, you can earn your master's degree in as little as one year, depending on your individual progress and degree program.

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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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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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The Master of Arts in Psychology/Health Psychology degree 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 currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.