Argosy University

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology Program prepares counselors from a variety of settings with the skills and credentials necessary to pursue leadership, supervision, training, and teaching positions in the profession. Students with a background in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, and psychiatric nursing join together to earn the terminal degree in their field, and develop new interests and levels of competency and direction for their practice through an applied, research-practitioner approach to the role of professional counselor.

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The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology Program educates and trains students in the major aspects of clinical practice. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum integrates theory, training, research, and practice, preparing students to work with a wide range of populations in need of psychological services and in a broad range of roles. Students who complete the clinical psychology program earn a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. The PsyD degree combines relevant research, applied theory, and field experience to prepare the graduate to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of settings and roles. The program accepts students who have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Although prior degrees need not be in psychology, some psychology courses are required (as prerequisites for admission), and some experience in psychological services is desirable.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology Program is designed pursue a career in clinical psychology. The program introduces students to basic clinical skills that enable them to serve the mental health needs of populations with diverse backgrounds. Students who use the master's degree as a means of entering a professional career receive theoretical background and professional training under the supervision of a highly qualified, practitioner-oriented faculty. The graduates of this program are then able to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge to individuals and groups in need of mental healthcare. The program can also serve as a preliminary step to the doctorate degree. In certain states, students holding an MA in Clinical Psychology are eligible to sit for licensure.

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The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy Program emphasizes a practitioner-oriented philosophy, and integrates applied theory and field experience. The coursework and practicum for this degree program are based on the MA in Professional Counseling Program. It is designed for students who wish to pursue the Clinical Psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state in which the program is located. Licensing requirements differ from state to state, so students should verify the current licensing requirements of the state in which they plan to become licensed.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology has been designed to educate and train students to function effectively as licensed Marriage Family Therapists (MFT). The program introduces students to basic counseling skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of counseling psychology into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. Students are provided with all the necessary theoretical and practical elements that will allow them to be effective members of a mental health team.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy Program is designed for students who wish to pursue the counseling psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Currently only available at Argosy University/Orange County, the coursework and practicum for this degree program are based on the MA in Counseling Psychology Program. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the Counseling Psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. Licensing requirements differ from state to state, so students should verify the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensing requirements of the state in which they plan to become licensed.

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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.