Argosy University, Seattle is one of 19 Argosy University
locations across the nation offering undergraduate, graduate and
postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education,
health sciences, 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. 1.312.263.0456).
Argosy University, Seattle is located at 2601-A Elliott Avenue,
Seattle, WA. Located on the waterfront in the heart of downtown
Seattle, the school offers easy access to a variety of local
libraries, shops, restaurants, theaters and art museums. Easily
reached through the King County Public Transportation System, the
school is affiliated with numerous hospitals, schools, clinics
and social service agencies which provide outstanding training
facilities for students. The library at Argosy University,
Seattle Campus contains book, journal and online collections as
well as study areas, computer stations and copy machines.
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
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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:
- 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.
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology
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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 Counseling Psychology
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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.
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
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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
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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
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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:
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Atlanta,
GA
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Chicago, IL
- Downtown
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Chicago, IL
- Schaumburg
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Dallas,
TX
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Denver,
CO
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Eagon, MN -
Twin Cities
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Honolulu,
HI
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Phoenix,
AZ
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Salt Lake
City, UT
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Southern
California - Inland Empire
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Southern
California - Los Angeles
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Southern
California - Orange County
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Southern
California - San Diego
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San
Francisco, CA
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Seattle,
WA
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Nashville,
TN
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Sarasota,
FL
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Tampa,
FL
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Washington,
DC