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Online Associate in Psychology
General psychology provides valuable insight into the workings of the human mind, and psychologists play integral roles in a wide range of professional fields. Law enforcement agencies work with criminal psychologists to investigate crime scenes and narrow down suspects. School districts rely on trained psychologists to evaluate the mental health of students and assist them […]
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Online Ph.D. in Substance Abuse Psychology
Psychology of substance abuse is a complex interdisciplinary field. Treatment of chemical addictions and coexisting disorders draws on knowledge from medicine, sociology, policy, and law. Psychologists trained in substance abuse collaborate with other professionals — social workers and physicians, as well as fellow psychologists — to create care plans for their patients. Students who enroll […]
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Online Ph.D. in Sports & Exercise Psychology
Students who pursue a doctoral degree in sports and exercise psychology earn the qualifications to be a specialized mental health practitioner while conducting original research. This Ph.D. program examines the psychological complexities that drive the performance of athletes; philosophical, sociological and physiological forces that motivate athletes are explored in detail. Graduates of this Ph.D. program […]
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Online Ph.D. in Social Psychology
Social psychology is an interdisciplinary academic field concerned with how individuals’ mental health, feelings, and behaviors are impacted by the presence of, and interaction with, other people. Their work often involves research on how social contexts and impulses impact mental health and, consequently, behavior. For example, students may conduct research on how social media increases […]
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Online Ph.D. in Research Psychology
Psychologists have helped millions of people adjust and develop to overcome their emotional and psychological challenges. Using a wide range of methods in the clinical setting, psychologists listen, diagnose, plan, and treat the maladjusted, the mentally ill, and the addicted. Although much of today’s treatment stems from the work of founders like Sigmund Freud and […]
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Online Ph.D. in Psychology
If you are interested in treating patients on your own or having an independent practice, you will need to first obtain a doctorate in psychology. This is the highest level of education available in the psychology field, and you’ll be required to complete this program in order to take the required exams and become a […]
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Online Ph.D. in Performance Psychology
Though it may not receive as much attention as other areas of psychology, performance psychology is a popular choice for many students. Performance psychology explores the ways a person’s mental state can enhance and affect their performance during physical activities, such as sports and the performing arts. However, this field of psychology is not limited […]
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Online Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Industrial organizational psychology integrates traditional psychological methods and human resource management. The insights provided by this field help managers and supervisors make better choices when selecting candidates, assessing work and developing talent within an organization. By improving motivation, industrial organizational psychologists also increase productivity. This exciting field is growing quickly as organizations avidly snatch up […]
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Online Ph.D. in Health Psychology
At the advanced research level, health psychology involves research in both economics and psychology, as well as other disciplines concerning human development and governmental policy. The subject fascinates those who are invested in supporting psychological health across a patient’s lifespan, from childhood to old age. Researchers in this field also study the history and development […]
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Online Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology is a rapidly growing discipline with its own body of certification, the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP). The increasing popularity of this profession has led many students to pursue a Ph.D. in forensic psychology; by earning an advanced degree in the field, students are able to play a pivotal role in criminal […]
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