The Fraud and Forensics courses focus on financial and cyber-crime investigation, as well as forensic accounting and prevention, detection, investigation and remediation of fraud and white-collar crime. The Psychology courses address personality and developmental differences, and how deviant behavior and beliefs can lead to criminal activities. You’ll study criminal and civil forensic psychology, along with the inherent ethical issues. The dual degree program includes eight courses from Psychology and seven courses from Fraud and Forensics for a total of 46 credits. You must satisfy the requirements of both programs before the degrees are conferred. 

As members of the clinical mental health counseling program of James Madison University, we have formed our own special community of faculty, staff and students. We vary in abilities, age, class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and place of birth, but we share a common vision of achieving a vitally important mission and transforming students into successful community counselors. Our alumni are dedicated to providing competent, caring and ethical services to diverse clients in public agencies, community programs and private practices.

The Psychology Graduate Program offers a 39-credit Master of Science degree in Psychological Science.  This research-based program exposes students to research in a variety of fields including social, cognitive, developmental and applied psychology. In addition, students learn advanced statistical and experimental and non-experimental methodological skills. The degree may serve as preparation for entry into a doctoral program or as additional training for those who plan to enter or continue work in applied areas of psychology with an emphasis on research.

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA Program is a full-time, two-year course of study. Our focus is a scientist-practitioner model that prepares students for careers in human resources, organizational effectiveness, management and I-O psychology consulting or for doctoral level study in industrial-organizational psychology or related fields. Graduates typically pursue careers in applied professions.

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies, in conjunction with WAU’s Department of Psychology & Counseling, offers two Master of Arts degree programs, one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the other in counseling psychology ( L.C.P.C. or L.C.A.D.C. track programs).

The Masters of Arts degree in counseling psychology prepares the student to function as a counselor under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

In response to the growing need for school psychologists to ensure the mental health and safety of our children, there has been an increasing demand for qualified psychologists to serve in schools and other academic institutions.

You can prepare for this thriving field through the Master of Science in School Psychology Program at St. John’s University. Offered by St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program educates students to become New York state certified school psychologists. 

The M.S. in School Psychology is fully approved/accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and has been since 1999. The program is due for review during the Fall 2022 semester. Information about our program's admission and outcomes data is available.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology is designed for students with career interests in master's-level clinical practice or those who plan to obtain a Ph.D. or Psy.D. The foundation of the Clinical Psychology program is the scientist-practitioner model with training rooted in theoretical knowledge and ethical practice. The clinical training component provides students with instruction in empirically-based psychotherapies, assessment, and diagnosis, culminating in a practicum and a two-semester internship.

The research focus of the program is designed to develop students' critical thinking and quantitative skills, and includes coursework in research design and analysis, and a required thesis. The Clinical Psychology program is approved by and affiliated with the Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology (CAMPP).

The Master of Science degree in Psychology is designed for individuals who are looking for career promotions or enhanced employment opportunities as well as those who want to further their education in preparation for various doctoral degrees. The Master of Science online degree program will provide a solid foundation in psychological theory and research. The program will provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to utilize psychological principles in various employment settings such as business, mental health/social service agencies, medical hospitals, human service organizations, the criminal justice system including police work and corrections, and teaching at institutions of higher education.

Goals:

• Provide students with a solid foundation in advanced psychological principles, theories, practices and research.
• Provide students with exposure that leads to increased respect and appreciation of diversity and individual differences.
• Provide a curriculum that aligns with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Commission on Accreditation Educational Guidelines for doctoral education to facilitate the potential transfer of credits for ongoing higher education.
• Provide a curriculum that will provide a solid foundation for students seeking licensure for the independent practice of psychology if they wish to complete the additional requirements at another university.

The General Experimental Psychology program is designed to provide graduate education in the content areas of experimental psychology in order to prepare for doctoral work or for Masters level careers. The program is designed for students interested in pursuing academic careers as well as those seeking careers in applied and research settings . Two-year program that provides preparation for doctoral work or for Masters level careers in applied and research settings Small class sizes and individual attention from faculty Students have the freedom to pursue their research interests, starting in their first semester 50% of graduates enter doctoral programs Graduate assistantships with full tuition waivers available to limited number of first-year students.

The master of science in industrial/organizational psychology program prepares students for careers in human resources, organizational development, change management, and leadership development. As a leader in the field, we offer the only industrial/organizational psychology program in the Boston area. Our innovative program draws upon the Bertolon School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences to incorporate both case-based method of instruction and a strong emphasis on structured quantitative research. Our curriculum follows the guidelines developed by the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology for master’s degree programs in I/O psychology, which is the dominant professional society.

The University of Saint Mary Master of Arts in Psychology explores group, social, and cultural influences, as well as cognitive, and biological factors contributing to human behavior.

USM’s all-Ph.D. faculty will help further your understanding of research and its methodology and real-world application. Grounded in USM’s commitment to academic excellence, the 37-credit program offers a unique blend of flexibility, affordability, and individual attention.

If you’re searching for a meaningful career that gives you the opportunity to help children and adolescents achieve their best, look no further than school psychology. School psychologist jobs are in high demand and offer excellent pay and work-life balance—all reasons that this career is ranked among the Best Jobs by U.S. News and World Report.

Delve into the human mind through the Psychology, B.S. in small-sized classes on theories of personality, abnormal psychology, and more. New York Tech’s degree offers you plenty of flexibility through electives, and minors, or even prepare for entry into medical school.

After three years of undergraduate studies, students who have established a record of academic excellence may apply to transition into our graduate school counseling program. Our CACREP-accredited M.S. in School Counseling is nationally recognized for the quality of its faculty and the preparation of its graduates to meet criteria for provisional certification as a school counselor in New York State.

You’ll gain a broad foundation on prevalent topics in school counseling today, including leadership, group counseling, working with special needs students, college counseling, and school violence prevention. You’ll also acquire the critical experience you need through a practicum and internships under the mentorship of a tenured school counselor in a pre-K–12 school setting.

A two-year, in-person research-based program designed for students who want research experience augmented by advanced courses in experimental techniques and professional development within a top-rated department at a world-class university. Each student admitted to the program is paired with a faculty advisor/mentor based on research interests. A Master’s thesis is not required.

Upon completing the MIOP degree, students will be able to:

1. Achieve knowledge of psychological theories and principles, including individual differences, psychometrics, organizational theories and social and personality theories.
2. Propose and design studies and projects that apply principles and knowledge to understand and predict human behavior in organizations.
3. Develop quantitative skills to analyze psychological data to solve problems and support scientific and practical inferences.
4. Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing with lay individuals in organizational settings the scientific knowledge and products of the field.
5. Appreciate the role of an I-O Psychologist as an internal or external consultant to organizations and their leadership.