Online Post-Master Certificates in Psychology
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CAGS-Psy/Addictions
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychology with an Addictions specialization provides candidates an opportunity to explore the dynamics of both substance abuse such as alcohol or drugs, and the process addictions such as gambling and compulsive behaviors. Learners will examine family systems approaches to dealing with addictions, assessment and treatment planning, and key concepts of group process therapy from formation to termination. 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. -
CAGS-Psy/Gender Diversity
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. -
CAGS-Psy/Health Psychology
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. -
CAGS-Psy/Industrial Organizational Psychology
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Industrial Organizational Psychology prepares students for research and field experience within the industrial and organizational contexts. The program emphasizes the contributions of both industrial and organizational psychology to the understanding of people in their field of work. Graduates should gain skills to practice the applications of theory and research to organizational and human resource management problems in organizations. 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.





