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).
Argosy University, Denver is conveniently located at 1200 Lincoln
Street in Denver, Colorado. The 10-story downtown facility
includes classrooms, computer labs, resource center with internet
access, student lounge, staff and faculty offices and other
amenities.
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.
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 Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Organizational Psychology
The Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology is
designed to apply the knowledge of industrial organizational
psychology to issues involving individuals and groups in
organizational and work settings. This program prepares
students for careers in areas such as compensation, training,
data analysis, consultation, statistical decision making,
organizational development, leadership, and human resource
management positions. The curriculum is competency-based,
focusing on the outcomes of training and on the knowledge,
skills, and behavior necessary to function as a master's level
professional in Industrial Organizational Psychology. This is
an interdisciplinary program that combines the expertise of the
faculty in the Colleges of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
and Business.
The program has the following characteristics:
Credit hours (42 credit hours)
- 39 hours core of which six hours are research
- 3 hours in which students chose between an internship or a
Capstone experience
- Delivery Strategy
- The program will be designed so that it may be offered
either fully online or in a blended format.
- Online, evening, and weekend courses.
- Solutions-focused learning to be woven into the curriculum.
- Offered in 7½ week courses
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 health care. 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 Community Counseling
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
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
- 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.
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 Education (EdD) in Counselor Education and
Supervision
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 Marriage & Family Therapy
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
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.
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:
