 Argosy University - Seattle The American School of Professional Psychology 2601-A Elliott Ave Seattle, WA 98121 |
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Argosy University, SeattleArgosy 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. Table of Contents
College of Psychology and Behavioral SciencesBack to topArgosy 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 PsychologyBack to topThe 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:
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 PsychologyBack to topThe 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 PsychologyBack to topThe 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 PsychologyBack to topThe 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 PsychologyBack to topThe 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 LocationsBack to topLooking 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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