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5250 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235

Argosy University, Sarasota
Argosy University, Sarasota 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, Sarasota is housed in a 25,000 square-foot space located at 17th Street and Honore in northeast Sarasota, Florida. The school offers easy access to Interstate 75. Sarasota's numerous hospitals, schools, clinics and social service agencies also provide outstanding training facilities for students. The library at Argosy University, Sarasota Campus contains book, journal and online collections with study areas, computer stations and copy machines. It is also equipped with a research library and data retrieval capabilities designed to support the demands of graduate study.
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.
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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 to concentrate in the following area:
- Criminal Justice
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 Community Counseling
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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.
Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology
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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.
Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy
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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. Currently, the MA in Marriage & Family Therapy program is offered at Argosy University/Hawai'i, Argosy University/Sarasota, Argosy University/Tampa and Argosy University/Twin Cities. Argosy University/Twin Cities offers students an optional concentration in forensic counseling within the program.
Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling
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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.
Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling
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The field of professional counseling has grown significantly within recent years and as a result, a larger number of settings are requiring professional counselors. In order to help meet society's need for professional counselors, Argosy University offers the Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling program. This degree is intended to continue the professional development of those currently functioning, or desiring to function, in a counseling role. Students at Argosy University/Washington DC may choose an optional concentration in forensic counseling within the MA in Professional Counseling program.
Master of Arts (MA) in School Counseling
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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 professionals to pursue their personal and professional goals through completion of a Master of Arts (MA) in School Counseling program. The MA in School Counseling program is designed to parallel prevailing licensure and certification requirements as closely as possible. Because of variations among states, each student should check with regional authorities to confirm such requirements.
Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology
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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.
Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Counseling
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The Education Specialist (EdS) in School Counseling program is designed for experienced schoolteachers who have master's degrees and wish to continue their professional development in a formalized educational program that will help them develop a specialty area applicable to the public school setting. Currently offered only at Argosy University/Sarasota, the EdS in School Counseling program is a 30-semester credit hour program of study that incorporates coursework designed to help students in meeting the specialization requirements for certification in guidance and counseling (grades K-12) in the state of Florida. Because of certification variations among states, students should check with regional authorities to confirm their requirements.
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 Education (EdD) in Counselor Education and Supervision
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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.
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
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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.
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling
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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. Currently, the EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling is only available at Argosy University/Sarasota.
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:
- 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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