Online Arts Psychology Degree :: Accredited Universities

This life-friendly online Public Administration degree program is designed for working adults who wish to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector. In addition to the knowledge you will gain in your public administration and business management courses, this social enterprises concentration will give you in-depth knowledge in:

• Grant writing
• Not-for-profit accounting
• Social behavior
• Community psychology
• And much more

Entry Requirements

• A completed application for admission (you0 can apply online and at our campus locations).
• $50 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts should be mailed to the campus registrar.
o No previous college experience? Submit official documentation/self-certification of high school or GED completion instead.
• You can be admitted conditionally with unofficial copies of transcripts.
International High School Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate
International Transfer Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college)
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent. (You need to have completed 70 percent of the courses you have started)
All International Students
• Meet any program specific admission criteria
• An affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual and Civic/Social
• Established English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores required:
Paper-based test: 550
Computer-based test: 213
Internet-based test: 79

Other Fees

• Application Fee - Bachelor's program $50

• Conferral Fee $175

• Capstone Course Proficiency Exam Fee $15

Notes

• The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
• Some Master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required.

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Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Educational Psychology teaches you how to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective. You’ll receive training in the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a new career or an advanced position, a master’s degree from Kaplan University could help you keep pace with the fascinating field of educational psychology.*

The Master of Science in Educational Psychology is designed to help you develop competencies to evaluate and recommend improvements in educational programs, student learning, and instruction in many settings from K-12 to universities to corporate and government environments. It is not focused on the clinical practice of school psychologists and does not lead to licensure or certification.

Our graduates have the potential to seek careers in all types of environments that hire program evaluators, educational program administrators, or operations research analysts. Students are exposed to, and collaborate with, diverse faculty from the School of Graduate Education – Teacher Education and Higher Education Divisions and the School of Arts and Sciences - Graduate Psychology Department.

Faculty members who are practicing professionals in the field will guide you as you:

- Select research design and methodologies that effectively address needs, processes, and outcomes in program evaluation

- Create educational and psychological interventions that promote academic performance and social-emotional behavior

- Integrate reasonable adaptations to educational policies, practices, and accommodations to create equivalent learning environments and experiences for diverse populations

- Design effective educational programs and interventions by integrating learning theory and psychological principles

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the interaction between educational technology and academic outcomes

Note: This program is closed to students residing in Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin due to state department of education regulations.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must:

Complete a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

Note : International applicants interested in enrolling in an online education program should contact their Admissions Advisor for information related to international availability. Not all programs are available for enrollment.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $900

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Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Educational Psychology teaches you how to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective. You’ll receive training in the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a new career or an advanced position, a master’s degree from Kaplan University could help you keep pace with the fascinating field of educational psychology.

The Master of Science in Educational Psychology is designed to help you develop competencies to evaluate and recommend improvements in educational programs, student learning, and instruction in many settings from K-12 to universities to corporate and government environments. It is not focused on the clinical practice of school psychologists and does not lead to licensure or certification.

Our graduates have the potential to seek careers in all types of environments that hire program evaluators, educational program administrators, or operations research analysts. Students are exposed to, and collaborate with, diverse faculty from the School of Graduate Education – Teacher Education and Higher Education Divisions and the School of Arts and Sciences - Graduate Psychology Department.

Faculty members who are practicing professionals in the field will guide you as you:

- Select research design and methodologies that effectively address needs, processes, and outcomes in program evaluation

- Create educational and psychological interventions that promote academic performance and social-emotional behavior

- Integrate reasonable adaptations to educational policies, practices, and accommodations to create equivalent learning environments and experiences for diverse populations

- Design effective educational programs and interventions by integrating learning theory and psychological principles

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the interaction between educational technology and academic outcomes

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

Other Fees

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The master of arts (MA) in educational psychology with an emphasis in learning and assessment provides educators with specialized training in psychological research, practice, and assessment related to learners in diverse educational settings. The program comprises coursework delivered in an online format that focuses on theory and research related to learners, learning and developmental processes, teaching, and the application of these processes to educational practice.

Although the program does not lead to teacher certification, it can serve as a transitional degree for those interested in eventually pursuing a doctoral degree. The program also benefits certified school teachers looking for additional knowledge about performance assessment. Certified teachers who complete the degree will be eligible for master's level pay in the state of Alabama.

Entry Requirements

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

Other Fees

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The Argosy University Forensic Psychology program offers a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology. Students in the master's degree program are either practicing or seeking to be employed in the field of forensic psychology. Forensic Psychology program coursework focuses on education and training applicable to law enforcement, legal and organizational consultation, and program analysis. The post-graduate certificate is designed for doctoral clinical psychology students, graduated clinical psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. The Forensic Psychology program seeks to emphasize the application of clinical psychology skills in the criminal justice system, correctional psychology, and allied treatment.

Entry Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution

• A 2.7 grade point average for the bachelor’s degree used as the basis of admission, or a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work)

• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”

• The application process for admission into the MA in Forensic Psychology degree program requires the submission of material that will enable the Admissions Department to verify the applicant’s academic qualifications for enrollment in the program.

All applicants to the program must submit the following materials by the application deadline:

• Completed Application for Admission Form

• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)

• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession

• If the basis of admission is an earned bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 grade point average, an official transcript from the degree granting institution

• If the basis of admission is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework, official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended during the 60 hours of study

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $1,020

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