Online Psychology Applied Degree :: Accredited Universities

Positive psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning, with the aim of understanding the factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This rapidly developing field brings solid empirical research into areas such as well-being, flow, spirituality, positive emotions, human strengths, wisdom, creativity, psychological health and characteristics of positive groups and institutions.

The MSc Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) presents an interesting opportunity to become actively involved in a new and growing area of study and shape its development. The programme is led and taught by pioneers in the field of positive psychology in Europe, who are consultancy and research active. Students have an opportunity to participate in innovative research, and develop and test new positive psychology interventions. The programme has significant elements of skills training, including facilitation, intervention and research skills that can be applied across work and leisure domains. Our School of Psychology offers postgraduate programmes in all main areas of professional applied psychology, and therefore benefits from extensive expertise across a range of related areas. The programme also provides flexibility in learning patterns, to meet the varying needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:2 with honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the UK, taught in English in Psychology/Sociology/Health & Social Care Welfare/Counselling/Education Studies/Business or Social Enterprise Studies related degree with relevant work experience and two references, one of which is academic.

Please note candidate would usually be expected to have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. Most programmes also accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English.

As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in candidate's application (particularly candidate's personal statement) and may ask candidate to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on candidate's eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team is able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

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Preparation for a successful career using applied psychology requires a broad knowledge base for the major elements of psychological sciences. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology degree equips students with professional knowledge and practical skills in general psychology and specialized emphasis areas. Students will study these psychological principles through a Christian worldview.

Program Highlights
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Develop experiential, applicable, and practical approaches
Integrate a Christian worldview

Evaluate ethical behavior and decision making within the profession

Utilize empirical, analytical, and inductive reasoning

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of methods, theories, and concepts in the field

Entry Requirements

- Complete the online application (including nonrefundable $25 application fee)

- A minimum 2.0 GPA
A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in transferred courses. (Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals who do not meet this criterion if competency can be shown. See the catalog for details.)

- Submit high school transcript(s)
(if applicable)

- Submit college transcript(s)
(if applicable)

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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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Entry Requirements

Any Degree or an equivalent examination.

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Admission fee I year - ₹ 2100

Notes

Students require to attend 10 days on-campus session per year.

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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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