The Ph.D. International Psychology degree, the first of its kind in the nation, is tailored for individuals with a passion for psychology as it relates to a global dynamic. Graduates learn leadership skills, training, and psychology with the intention of assuming roles within multinational organizations or companies who operate internationally. The program maintains a vision of empowering students and faculty as advocates for international psychology initiatives. Graduates of the program enter the field with a solid base in expert research and program evaluation skills combined with a deep understanding of the relations of individuals and groups as they relate to global events. These tools prepare graduates to effectively apply psychological principles to individuals, groups, and organizations across the world, as well as teaching others how to evaluate, implement, and collaborate across a variety of cultural diversities with those principles. The curriculum has a core focus on giving students a firm foundation in the field of international psychological study. The program offers two concentrations within the field and encourages students to choose which aligns most closely with their personal interests and career goals. The concentrations are Organizations and Systems or Trauma services. Students work together with faculty mentors on an individual basis to receive guidance on career options and international networking opportunities. With the mentorship in the Ph.D. International Psychology program, students gain opportunities to engage in scholarly activities such as presentations and publications that would otherwise be difficult to experience.... [-]

An Ed.S. School Psychology degree provides the education and tools a graduate needs to fill the increasingly varied roles of the modern day school psychologist. Through this program, students will be trained to become well-rounded, versatile, and knowledgeable Education Specialists (Ed.S.) for a variety of educational settings. School psychologists’ primary responsibilities are to assist students, teachers, administrators, and parents in dealing with a variety of mental challenges and situational problems. A specialist will help individuals overcome obstacles to learning and personal development which may include, but are not limited to, family disruptions, mental health issues, disabilities, and inadequate exposure to instruction due to medical issues, poor attendance, etc., as well as academic difficulties.... [-]

Walden University’s Ph.D. in Psychology program combines rigorous academics and original research so that you can achieve the highest level of expertise in theories and best practices in psychology. This 100% online program follows a scholar-practitioner model that encourages you to integrate scholarly research with your practical knowledge. Taught by respected researchers and experts in the field, courses in this program will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others as a practitioner, professor, consultant, or researcher for the government, nonprofit, and private organizations.

Specializations

Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology

The Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Psychology is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.

The Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Psychology is comprised of 62-semester units of credit. Candidates must satisfy 3 Qualifying Courses (12-semester units), 5 Core Courses (18-semester units) and 4 Specialization Courses (16-semester units). Candidates must also complete 14-semester units for a Proposal, Dissertation, and Oral Defense. Prior to the Dissertation, students must successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination (2-semester units).... [-]