Argosy University

Argosy University has 19 locations across the nation offering undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health science, and psychology and behavioral sciences. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Whether you're interested in pursuing your undergraduate degree, your master's degree or starting your doctoral degree, you'll find an Argosy University education is relevant, accessible and flexible.

Argosy University, San Francisco

Located in northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Argosy University attracts students from the immediate area as well as from around the country and the world. The energy in San Francisco is contagious. Numerous surveys rank San Francisco as the most wired city in the world thanks to its high concentration of computer-savvy citizens and businesses.

Many educational institutions and agencies in the area provide excellent opportunities for student training. The Bay Area and nearby Silicon Valley are home to leading new media companies such as Pixar, ILM and Sega. A "who's who" of technology companies call the Bay Area home, including Apple, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Oracle and Sun Microsystems. The Bay Area also is the home of traditional companies such as Bank of America, Chevron, Levi-Strauss, Safeway and Wells Fargo.

College of Business

In a business climate that's getting more complex and competitive every day, success relies more and more on hard work, commitment and a quality education. By integrating business principles with psychology and behavioral science, Argosy University's College of Business will prepare you not just to manage, but to lead. Here, you'll choose a program that suits your goals. You'll learn from practitioner-instructors who bring current, real-world experience to the classroom and you'll build a network of professional contacts that can help advance your career.

Doctor of Education (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.

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

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.

Bachelor of Arts (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 - Criminal Justice program examines the psychological perspectives of the offenders, including history and theories of criminal justice. Policies and procedures of criminal justice, legal and mental health settings will also be explored. Students also learn about effective treatment approaches that are effective with offenders, particularly substance abuse treatment.

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology program is designed for those wishing to 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.

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology - Marriage & 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.

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology has been designed to educate and train students to function effectively as licensed Marriage Family Therapists (MFT). The program introduces students to basic counseling skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of counseling psychology into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. Students are provided with all the necessary theoretical and practical elements that will allow them to be effective members of a mental health team.

Master of Arts (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.

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 coursework in forensic psychology for application to law enforcement, legal and organizational consultation, and program analysis. Currently, the Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology is offered only at Argosy University/Phoenix, Argosy University/San Francisco Bay Area and Argosy University/Washington DC.

Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology program is designed to educate and train students to function as capable and ethical performance enhancement specialists. Currently offered only at Argosy University/Phoenix, this two-year degree is intended to meet the needs of students seeking employment in a variety of settings, including private practice, athletic departments, coaching, exercise/health and education, as well as those who will ultimately pursue a doctorate degree.

The goals of the program include developing student competencies in the following areas:

• Theoretical foundations
• Helping relationships
• Individual and group skills
• Normal and abnormal behavior
• Sport sciences
• Research and evolution
• Diversity and professional identity

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology

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.

Doctor of Psychology (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.

Other Locations

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:

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL - Downtown
• Chicago, IL - Schaumburg
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Eagon, MN - Twin Cities
• Honolulu, HI
• Phoenix, AZ
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Southern California - Inland Empire
• Southern California - Los Angeles
• Southern California - Orange County
• Southern California - San Diego
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Nashville, TN
• Sarasota, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Washington, DC

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