Online Psychology Graduate Programs

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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 Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Social Psychology

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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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Already have a degree but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers online certificate programs in psychology. Through these certificates you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.

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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 have completed a bachelor's degree program prior to enrolling.

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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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A Ph.D. in Psychology/Gender Diversity Studies 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 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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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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Impact business performance with your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Business Psychology Specialization from University of the Rockies.

Maximize your influence over human resources in business organizations by applying best practices in ethics and diversity. Advanced seminars and practicum experience will train you in creativity, breakthrough thinking, and human performance. Specialize in business psychology and pioneer new ways of doing business in the global marketplace. Your PsyD program delves deeper than curriculum for the MA in Psychology, Business Psychology specialization. This program includes a more extensive research component and broader applications through coursework and supervised practicum experience. The Doctor of Psychology further enriches your research through the process of proposing, writing, and defending a dissertation.

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

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Be a practitioner with your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization from University of the Rockies.

Develop your expertise in 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.

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

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Enhance your educational leadership potential with your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Educational Leadership Specialization from University of the Rockies.

Understand how human development and psychology influence education. Expand your educational leadership potential while designing and implementing instructional strategies. Your PsyD program delves deeper than curriculum for the Master of Arts in Psychology, Educational Leadership Specialization. This program includes a more extensive research component and broader applications through coursework and supervised practicum experience. The Doctor of Psychology further enriches your research through the process of proposing, writing, and defending a dissertation.

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

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Learn the techniques that consultants use to avert confrontation with your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization from University of the Rockies.

Perfect your education when you compose a long-term plan for conflict resolution. Utilize systems theory and dynamic communications in real-world exercises. Advocate and defend mediation strategies. Apply your consulting skills and expertise to effect positive change in families and communities. Your PsyD program delves deeper than curriculum for the Master of Arts in Psychology, Mediation and Conflict Resolution specialization. This program includes a more extensive research component and broader applications through coursework and supervised practicum experience. The Doctor of Psychology further enriches your research through the process of proposing, writing, and defending a dissertation.

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