Ph.D. in Psychology

Making a positive impact within your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theories, research and evidence-based practices that accommodate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, you’ll be better prepared as a researcher, educator, and practitioner to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career and educational issues.

Specializations

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology

Note on licensure:
The Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology specializations in the Psychology Ph.D. program are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state psychology boards. The Clinical and Counseling specializations are not accredited by the American Psychological Association and have not received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register. These are requirements for licensure in some states. Because Walden cannot guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements and visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Web site. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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M.S. in Clinical Psychology

Explore the complexities of human behavior in Walden’s M.S. in Clinical Psychology program. You will be prepared to promote psychological health in individuals, families, and organizations by studying current theories and research associated with dysfunctional behavior. Position yourself to work in a range of settings, including healthcare, education, government, and business environments.

Specializations

• General Program
• Counseling

The M.S. in Clinical Psychology degree is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.

The M.S. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice at the master’s level. Graduates completing the Counseling specialization may also qualify to sit for licensing exams and meet the academic licensure requirements of some state counselor licensing boards. However, the Walden University M.S. in Clinical Psychology program is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student’s responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he/she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will permit the learner to obtain licensure.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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M.S. in Psychology

With a graduate degree in psychology, you’ll learn to think critically about psychological theory and conduct basic or applied research. Through Walden’s sequentially designed course model, you will engage in reflective learning and collaboration that will give you a solid foundation in psychological principles. You’ll also be able to use your M.S. in Psychology credits toward the completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology at Walden University. Your online graduate degree prepares you for both continuing studies and career advancement in areas such as counseling, psychological analysis and evaluation, organizational psychology and development, and human resource management.

Specializations

• General Program
• Crisis Management and Response
• Health Psychology
• Leadership Development and Coaching
• Media Psychology
• Organizational Psychology and Development
• Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
• Program Evaluation and Research
• Psychology of Culture
• Psychology, Public Administration and Social Change
• Social Psychology
• Terrorism and Security

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M.S. in Forensic Psychology

Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community-based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic unit in a mental health facility.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Forensic Psychology in the Community
• Mental Health Applications
• Program Planning and Evaluation in Forensic Settings
• Psychology and Legal Systems

Note on licensure
The M.S. in Forensic Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

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B.S. in Psychology

Walden University's B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross-cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information-rich world.

Concentrations

• Child Development—Infant/Toddler
• Child Development—Preschool
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Psychology Applied to Everyday Life
• Psychology Applied to the Helping Professions
• Psychology Applied to the Workplace
• Preparation for Graduate Studies

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Psychology Certificates

Do you already have a degree but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers online certificate programs in psychology. Through these certificate programs, you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.

Certificate Option

Specialized Learning Certificate

• Clinical Child Psychology (postdoctoral)
• Teaching Online (post-master’s)
• Organizational Psychology and Development (post-bachelor’s)

Respecialization Certificate

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology

Note on licensure:
The Respecialization Certificates in (Clinical and Counseling) Psychology are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These certificates are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state psychology boards. However, Walden University certificates in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association and have not received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register, which are requirements for licensure in some states. Because Walden cannot guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements and visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Web site. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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