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 Education - Counselor Education & Supervision

The EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is designed to help current practitioners with existing master's-level preparation to advance their careers. This doctorate provides expanded opportunities to compete in the market place, on par with the growing number of doctoral-level counseling practitioners. Students should consult with their campus program faculty for information on license eligibility requirements.

EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling program is based on the fundamental belief that religious/spiritual communities provide a unique opportunity for human growth and development. The program is designed to prepare leaders within religious communities with an opportunity for personal and professional development, directed toward making a significant contribution to their community and to society. With this in mind, the program integrates the engagement of knowledge, the development of skills, reflective practice, and research in a manner that prepares the pastoral counselor to address individual and communal development in an ethically responsible fashion.

The Pastoral Community Counseling program is committed to the concept of community. In this regard, the learners participate with one another and with faculty in a virtual community. This provides a means of support and interaction that exceeds the boundaries imposed by geographical definition, and utilizes technology for the purposes of individual, community, and societal development.

EdS in Education - School Counseling

Argosy University recognizes the need to provide human services providers with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their profession. Programs have been developed by Argosy University faculty members to enable working professional to pursue their personal and professional goals through completion of a master's program. The Education Specialist program in School Counseling program focuses on student preparation and professional development. The completion of the program will permit students to request a transcript review by the Florida Department of Education for certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades K-12) in the state of Florida.

MA in Community Counseling

The Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling program provides students with a sound foundation for the practice of community counseling, with a multifaceted focus on developmental and preventative mental health services. The program introduces students to the basic skills of counseling, integrating individual, group, family and organizational interventions. The program emphasizes development of the attitudes, knowledge and skills required for the ethical provision of quality professional counseling services. As such, the MA in Community Counseling program is committed to educating and training students to work in a variety of settings with diverse client populations. Since licensing may change and often varies from state to state, students should verify the current requirements of the state in which they plan to become licensed.

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 Marriage and Family Therapy

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.

MA in Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Arts (MA) in 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.

MA in School Counseling

Argosy University recognizes the need to provide human services providers with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their profession. Programs have been developed by Argosy University faculty members to enable working professional to pursue their personal and professional goals through completion of a master's program. The Master of Arts in School Counseling program focuses on student preparation and professional development. The completion of the program will permit students to request a transcript review by the Florida Department of Education for certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades K-12) in the state of Florida.

MA in School Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology program is dedicated to producing ethical, responsible and competent school psychologists who are able to function effectively in a number of professional roles. During their graduate training, students develop core competencies in psychological assessment, intervention, consultation/education, as well as cultural and individual diversity. Graduates of the program may be eligible for Department of Education certification and will be prepared to be employed as school psychologists. The program is designed to prepare students to become nationally certified school psychologists in accordance with criteria developed by the National Association of School Psychologists. Currently, the Master of Arts in School Psychology is only offered at Argosy University/Hawai'i, Argosy University/Phoenix and Argosy University/Sarasota.

PsyD in School Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology program is designed to prepare students to meet the criteria for state certification as school psychologists and to prepare them to become nationally certified school psychologists in accordance with criteria developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

The program emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential to the training of school psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Currently, the PsyD in School Psychology program is only available at Argosy University/Hawai'i and at Argosy University/Phoenix.