BA in Psychology

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is intended for students with clearly-defined goals to enter fields of psychology, counseling or social service, where they can leverage the principles and tenets of behavioral science. Through completion of a dynamic group of psychology core and elective courses, you can choose to prepare for immediate employment, career advancement or graduate study.

The BA in Psychology program is designed to help students begin human services careers in such capacities as entry-level counselor, case manager, human resources administrator, management and business services, as well as graduate study in fields such as counseling, social work and marriage/family therapy.

Students in the BA in Psychology program can choose one of these concentration areas:

• Advanced Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Organizational Psychology
• Substance Abuse

We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have earned some college credit to complete their bachelor's degree.

BA in Psychology - Criminal Justice

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is intended for students with clearly-defined goals to enter fields of psychology, counseling or social service, where they can leverage the principles and tenets of behavioral science. Through completion of a dynamic group of psychology core and elective courses, you can choose to prepare for immediate employment, career advancement or graduate study.

The BA in Psychology program is designed to help students begin human services careers in such capacities as entry-level counselor, case manager, human resources administrator, management and business services, as well as graduate study in fields such as counseling, social work and marriage/family therapy.

Students in the BA in Psychology program can choose one of these concentration areas:

• Advanced Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Organizational Psychology
• Substance Abuse

We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have earned some college credit to complete their bachelor's degree.

EdD in Counseling Psychology

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology helps enhance the professional expertise of those pursuing leadership, supervisory, training and teaching positions in the counseling profession. You will focus your scholarly work on the application of research techniques to the counseling practice. Students typically enter this program with master's level counseling backgrounds in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, family therapy and psychiatric nursing.

Certification and Licensure

Please note that the EdD in Counseling Psychology does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master's level. The doctoral curriculum at Argosy University expands upon the general preparation of master's-level practitioners. Licensure regulations vary by state; students are responsible for checking with relevant certification agencies in the state in which they plan to practice.

EdD in Organizational Leadership

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.

MA in Forensic Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently working, or wish to be trained to work, 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. It 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.

MA in Industrial & Organizational Psychology

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.

MA in Sport-Exercise Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology program at Argosy University, Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, is designed to educate and train you to function as a capable and ethical performance enhancement specialist.

Whether you are seeking employment in a variety of settings, including private practice, athletic departments, coaching, exercise/health, and education, or pursuing a doctorate degree, this program is designed to meet your needs.

Based on the educational requirements outlined by the Association for the Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), the curriculum provides students with a foundation in applied sport psychology, an understanding of normal and abnormal psychological functioning, and a knowledge base in the physiological, motor, and psychosocial aspects of sport behavior. Graduates of the MA in Sport-Exercise Psychology program are eligible to apply for "provisional status" as a certified consultant, AASP.