According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities should be best for psychologists who hold master's degrees that specialize in industrial/organizational aspects of the field. In fact, employment of these individuals is expected to increase by 26% through 2018.As the demand for degree programs in psychology continues to increase, more institutions are offering related tracks. For example, the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies recently announced in a press release that it will launch an online master's degree in psychology with a special focus on industrial/organizational (I/O). Students can enroll in the new program this fall.
Huwebes, Abril 28, 2011
College Launches Online Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
College Launches Online Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities should be best for psychologists who hold master's degrees that specialize in industrial/organizational aspects of the field. In fact, employment of these individuals is expected to increase by 26% through 2018.As the demand for degree programs in psychology continues to increase, more institutions are offering related tracks. For example, the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies recently announced in a press release that it will launch an online master's degree in psychology with a special focus on industrial/organizational (I/O). Students can enroll in the new program this fall.
Miyerkules, Abril 27, 2011
Psych Day to feature résumé-building workshop, games, potluck
The Cal State Long Beach Psychology Student Association and Psi Chi Honor Society will host the 39th annual Psychology Day, an informative fair filled with workshops, games and food on Wednesday.
"During the graduate fair, reps are invited from different grad programs to come and share their schools," said Cecillee Espanol, College of Liberal Arts representative for PSA and Psi Chi.
The fair begins at 10 a.m. in the courtyard with games such as inkblots and "Psych Jeopardy." In addition, there will be information on graduate schools, internships and volunteer opportunities from organizations like CoachArt, BLAST and the Boys and Girls Club.
Martes, Abril 26, 2011
Counseling Graduate Programs, comparing psychology graduate programs online
More and more people are turning to counseling to help with their problems. For this reason, the demand for licensed counselors is growing quickly.
In order to advance in the career field, you will likely need to continue your education beyond your undergraduate degree. The good news is, there are many accredited counseling graduate programs, both online and campus based.
Miyerkules, Abril 20, 2011
Northcentral Universtiy is Now Offering a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - General Psychology Degree
In response to the growing awareness of Psychology as a discipline of study and the need for advanced studies including research beyond the Master's level, Northcentral University offers an online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), which emphasizes research, preparation for scholarship and systematic inquiry, culminating in a dissertation. The General Psychology programs train learners to work in a variety of settings. These programs prepare learners for research and field experience. All psychology graduate learners must first obtain a firm grounding in several basic areas of psychology and research methodology. Within the General Psychology program, the learner is expected to become competent in theory, research, and applications of psychology. The program was established to allow the learner maximum flexibility in the direction of their studies.
Martes, Abril 19, 2011
Walden University is Now Offering a M.S. in Psychology - Leadership Development and Coaching Degree
Walden University has many online degrees to choose from. They offer an M.S. in Psychology which will enhance your earning potential. Check out their degrees today.
As one of psychology's emerging fields, a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching will expose you to the psychological principles and theories of leadership development so you can better understand your own capacity for leadership. This program will allow you to build the high-level skills to manage organizational leadership issues and create your own models of leadership coaching as you broaden your opportunities in such areas as industrial-organizational psychology and human resource management.
Upon completion of this program, you should:
- Understand and apply psychological concepts and principles to contemporary/ global issues
- Understand the psychology of leadership and apply it to leadership development
- Apply principles of statistics and research design to the conceptualization, analysis, and evaluation of psychological research
- Apply ethics and multicultural understanding and competence to the process and practice of coaching and leadership development
- Use interviewing and observation skills in the development of leaders
- Apply coaching and leadership development concepts, principles, and strategies
Walden's M.S. in Psychology degrees prepare you to successfully pursue exciting new opportunities in a variety of areas including community agencies, healthcare settings, and educational or social services systems. While offering a large range of specializations, each individual program provides a solid education in the development and application of psychological theories and basic scientific methods. These skills will allow you to develop current skills, seek job advancement or being doctoral-level studies.
Lunes, Abril 18, 2011
Mercer OKs New Doctorate Program, Tuition Hike
Mercer University’s board of trustees approved the university’s sixth doctorate program Friday -- a five-year program in clinical medical psychology that’s one of just two of its kind in the country.
During their meeting in Macon, the trustees also approved a $193.4 million operating budget for the next academic year, an $8 million increase from current budget levels, while raising undergraduate tuition by 2.92 percent.
Meanwhile, tuition for most graduate and professional programs will rise between 3 percent and 5.3 percent. Tuition will not increase for undergraduate programs for working adult students, according to a Mercer news release.
“The economy, while improving, still poses challenges for many of our students and their families,” Mercer President William Underwood said in the release. “We must remain sensitive to those challenges while finding innovative ways to continue delivering the high-quality programs and services that our students deserve and expect.”
Regarding the new doctorate program, the five-year doctorate in clinical medical psychology is aimed at preparing students to become licensed to practice clinical psychology or to get jobs in higher education and research.
Martes, Marso 22, 2011
Leading Colleges With Top Phd Psychology Online Programs
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