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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 Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership Program is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The Organizational Leadership Program focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership, not just managerial attributes. This approach enables the faculty members to dedicate themselves to preparing students to lead complex organizations faced with an abundance of strategic challenges, such as increasing globalization, changing economies, societal shifts, and individual-organizational relationships.

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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 Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy program is a terminal degree designed for candidates seeking a non-traditional doctorate. The focus of this degree is on clinical and community-based practice which differentiates it from the Ph.D. and makes it attractive to anyone who is seeking a practitioner versus a research degree. The program provides opportunities for advanced, cross-disciplinary study with couples, individuals, and families as well as larger systems of organizations and communities, with emphases on systemic theory, practice, and research.

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program recognizes the need to provide counseling professionals with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their professions. The program introduces students to basic counseling skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of counseling into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. The program emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential in the formation of professional counselors who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.

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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 (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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Argosy University's Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy Program provides 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. Currently, the MA in Marriage & Family Therapy Program is offered at Argosy University, Honolulu, Argosy University, Sarasota, Argosy University, Tampa, and Argosy University, Twin Cities. Argosy University, Twin Cities offers students an optional concentration in Forensic Counseling within the program.

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The Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology is designed to apply the knowledge of industrial organizational psychology to issues involving individuals and groups in organizational and work settings. This program prepares students for careers in areas such as compensation, training, data analysis, consultation, statistical decision making, organizational development, leadership, and human resource management positions. The curriculum is competency-based, focusing on the outcomes of training and on the knowledge, skills, and behavior necessary to function as a master's level professional in Industrial Organizational Psychology. This is an interdisciplinary program that combines the expertise of the faculty in the Colleges of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences and Business.