Graduate Certificates in Psychology
There are 5 graduate certificates in Psychology available to students who have a bachelor's degree that required course work in Psychology. The General Certificate is intended for students interested in additional study of Psychology, beyond the bachelor's degree. The Specialty Certificates are intended for students currently studying at the graduate level, who are interested in expanding their knowledge and desire expertise in a specialty area of Psychology.
Psychology: General 18 SH
The general graduate certificate in psychology includes advanced study in the areas of Personality, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology and other areas. This certificate provides support for students planning on graduate study in human services, professional preparation as a psychologist, or further work in a variety of social science programs. It is also appropriate for teachers or professionals in corrections, community mental health, counseling or social work, and for students interested in careers in business or law.
Course Requirements
| LAP501 |
Introduction to Psychological Assessment |
3 |
| LAP505 |
Advanced Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| LAP506 |
Advanced Human Development |
3 |
| LAP510 |
Advanced Personality Theory |
3 |
| LAP509 |
Advanced Social Psychology1 OR |
3 |
| LAP507 |
Theories of Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
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Electives at graduate level to be selected in consultation with program advisor. |
3 |
Psychology: Health 12 SH
Course Requirements
| LAP520 |
Biological Bases of Behavior |
3 |
| LAP530 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
| LAP535 |
Psychopharmacology |
3 |
| LAP501 |
Introduction to Psychological Assessment |
3 |
Psychology: Human Development 12 SH
Course Requirements
| LAP542 |
Later Adulthood and Aging |
3 |
| LAP507 |
Theories of Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
| LAP518 |
Child and Adolescent Development |
3 |
| LAP506 |
Advanced Human Development |
3 |
Psychology: Organizational 12 SH
Course Requirements
| LAP509 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
3 |
| LAP550 |
Advanced Industrial Psychology |
3 |
| INT519 |
Principles and Methods of Group Communication |
3 |
| MGT542 |
Leadership Theory and Practice |
3 |
Psychological Assessment 12 SH
Course Requirements
| LAP501 |
Introduction to Psychological Assessment |
3 |
| LAP502 |
Psychological Assessment II - Intelligence |
3 |
| LAP503 |
Psychological Assessment III - Personality |
3 |
| LAP546 |
Assessment for Organizations |
3 |
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