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.

BA in Psychology - Organizational 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 - Substance Abuse

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 Clinical Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology provides students with the clinical skills needed to serve the mental health needs of populations with diverse backgrounds. Students receive theoretical background and professional training under the supervision of qualified, practitioner-oriented faculty. Many students in the program go on to seek a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. The University also offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy program for students interested becoming licensed as a marriage and family therapist.

MA in Counseling Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program continues the professional development for students currently working--or desiring to work--in a counseling role. Students are introduced to basic counseling skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of professional counseling into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. The University also offers a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy program for students who wish to gain licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California.

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 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.

PsyD in Clinical Psychology

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.