Online Applied Psychology Clinical Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology will help you gain a better understanding of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, along with an introduction to the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. You’ll explore the biological bases of human behavior, including treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology, and determine how to assess, manage and resolve crisis and conflict situations.

If you’re interested in better understanding mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, consider the BA in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology.

This liberal arts degree program exposes students to an introductory study of psychological and behavioral problems with the goal of providing the foundation for clinical graduate study.

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- Study major theoretical approaches to personality development and research in the field

- Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today's organizations

- Grasp the biological bases of human behavior, including t
treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

Benefit From Earning a Degree
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- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Review methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders.

- Recognize biological principles underlying emotion, motivation, learning and memory upon completion of advanced study.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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The MSc Applications of Psychology is aimed at enhancing students knowledge and understanding of all key areas of applied psychology, but with a particular emphasis on the clinical and health arena. The programme is ideal for applicants who are either working in a clinical or health setting, and wish to enhance their knowledge of these areas to get the maximum benefits from their relevant work experience. The programme is also ideal for applicants who are interested in the applications of psychology, thus the programme will provide knowledge in key aspects of Psychology for example: Research & Enquiry, Professional Issues, Psychopathology, Forensic, Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology. This MSc does not require students to have Graduate Basis of Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree in a relevant, cognate discipline. Potential applications may also be considered if you have other qualifications or experience that demonstrate the possession of the required knowledge and skills. For those with a degree conferring GBC from the BPS, see "http://www.newman.ac.uk/higher-degree-courses/647/clinical-applications-of-psychology"

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In addition to expanding your knowledge of behavioral theories, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology curriculum introduces how to effectively identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations. This degree program allows you to choose electives from five popular concentrations, including Child Advocacy, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Human Factors and Organizational Psychology.

A variety of organizations value knowledge of basic human behavior, in addition to critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skill sets. If you’re interested in gaining this in-demand know-how and studying how psychological principles can improve health, business management, product design or law, consider a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology. Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology combines a broad-based liberal arts curriculum with a scientific approach to understanding human behavior. This flexible applied psychology degree program is offered 100% online and allows you to choose your own third- and fourth-year electives from five different concentrations.

Learn How to
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- Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations

- Distinguish between various psychological and other interdisciplinary theories of human behavior

- Respect the critical nature of reliability and validity when it comes to tests and measurements

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

Benefit From a Degree
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- Understand basic psychological processes, including areas in which psychology is a natural science and a social science.

- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Recognize the value of empirical evidence and ethical behaviors.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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Lynn University offers students an environment focused on the enhancement of educational goals and practical application of knowledge in preparation for lifelong learning. In keeping with the university’s mission, the master’s degree in Applied Psychology provides students with
the training and necessary course work to pursue professional and educational goals in the fields of sychology and counseling. The primary objective of this program is to inform students’ of the principles and techniques of psychological research and counseling in the hopes of preparing them for careers within the field of psychology.

This program offers a general track and a counseling track toward completion of the master’s degree. Students interested in the general graduate program can enroll in the M.S. in Applied Psychology and through intensive research, thesis and fieldwork experience become specialists in their desired non-clinical field.

Students interested in the counseling graduate program can enroll in the M.S. in Applied Psychology and satisfy all the academic requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor in the state of Florida during a graduate program. The required cours e work in intensive research, thesis and clinical fieldwork will allow these students to become skilled as mental health counselors as well as become specialists in their particular area of research.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bcachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants whose first language is not English must submit one of these test scores

- TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (internet-based test)

- IELTS score of at least 6.5

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Develop a foundation of theory and practice for a career in child advocacy with the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Child Advocacy. You will cultivate the skills required of child advocates, who serve in such roles as youth counselor, victim advocate, child development specialist and child welfare specialist.
Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Child Advocacy offers a liberal arts foundation and culminates in studies of child development, child advocacy, community psychology and critical issues pertaining to child maltreatment.

Whether you decide to pursue a position in the child advocacy field or attend graduate school, this 100% online degree program will empower you with the critical thinking and communication skills that can truly make a difference.

Learn How to
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- Cultivate the necessary skills to work as a child advocate
Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations

- Recognize psychological principles, theories and research pertaining to the developing child from conception through early adolescence

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

Benefit From an Degree
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- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Apply methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders upon completion of advanced study.

- Examine domestic violence, crime prevention, delinquency, hate crimes and substance abuse in terms of best practices from the field.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

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