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 You’ve dedicated your career to making a difference. But to reach your professional goals, the right degree is essential—even required. Walden University’s online degree programs offer the flexibility and real-world skills you need to achieve success. Psychology Certificates | Ph.D. in Psychology | M.S. in Psychology | M.S. in Forensic Psychology | B.S. in Psychology Psychology Certificates Certificate options: Specialized Learning Certificate
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, you’ll be better prepared as a researcher, educator and practitioner, helping individuals and groups with family, mental health, career and educational issues. Graduate Degree Specializations
- Research and Evaluation Track
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 seq uentially 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 towards 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, or human resource management. Graduate Degree Specializations
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 units in a mental health facility. Specializations
The M.S. in Forensic Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors. Bachelor’s Degree Concentrations
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. Also consider the following online degree programs and specializations at Walden University:
- Family Studies and Intervention Strategies - Clinical Social Work
- Epidemiology
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Note on Licensure
Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.