Argosy University, Salt Lake City is conveniently located at 121
West Election Road in Draper, Utah. Nestled in the South Step
Mountains about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, the school
offers easy access to Interstate 15. The area's thriving business
climate, and numerous hospitals, schools, clinics and social
service agencies can provide many exciting training opportunities
for students. The facility includes classrooms, computer labs, a
library, staff and faculty offices and other amenities such as
convenient parking and proximity to the regions many cultural and
recreational attractions
Argosy University's College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
is where tomorrow's clinical practitioners develop the specific
skills they need. Our curriculum encompasses every major
theoretical modality guiding clinical assessment and intervention
practices.
You'll benefit from the practical training and internships that
provide the vital hands-on experience our programs are known for;
small class sizes that create a dynamic environment and promote
close interaction with your peers; and instruction from faculty
who call upon the real-world knowledge they gain as successful
working professionals.
Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology
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 course work in
forensic psychology for application to law enforcement, legal
and organizational consultation and program analysis.
Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage & 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.
Master of Arts (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.
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Education &
Supervision
Please request information to find out more about this new
program.
Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy (DMFT)
The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) is a
60-credit-hour terminal, practice-oriented degree for licensed
marriage and family therapists or professionals who can meet
state requirements for license as a marriage and family
therapist (meeting the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage
and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) criteria for clinical
practice prior to admission). The program seeks to build upon
students' prior learning and professional experience by
expanding and deepening their knowledge of human development,
family dynamics, systemic thinking, interactional theories,
traditional and contemporary marriage and family therapy
theories and practices, and the cultural contexts within which
these are embedded.
The DMFT curriculum provides opportunities for advanced study
and research of systemic concepts and methods as applied to
clinical work with children, couples, individuals, and
families, as well as to larger systems of organizations and
communities. In addition to supporting the continuing
development of clinical skills, the focus of the curriculum
includes the development of skills related to leadership and
service to the field in the areas of teaching and supervision.
In regard to training in supervision, the DMFT curriculum is
generally designed to meet the American Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) requirements to become an
approved supervisor. (Those students who are already AAMFT
approved supervisors may petition for an alternative learning
experience equivalent to the 9 credit hours devoted to training
and supervision.)
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program
has been designed to educate and train students to function
effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students
are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the
meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice. The
PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University's
Schaumburg campus emphasizes the development of attitudes,
knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professional
psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of
quality services.
Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? Argosy
University operates 19 locations in the following cities and
offers a variety of degree programs online:
