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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Forensic Psychology
Explore the Psychology of Criminal Behavior and Rehabilitation
Study human psychology and the role it plays in criminal behavior, our legal system and rehabilitation through the Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology program at Grand Canyon University.
This advanced forensic psychology degree program is available through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as a comprehensive look at human psychology and our society's response to criminal behavior. Use research and statistical analysis to help you understand current legal system initiatives, policies and ethical practices. Explore ways to improve our current systems of justice and human rehabilitation.
Improved critical thinking, leadership and analysis skills can help you understand the current and future implications of criminal behavior along with an exploration of strategies to improve crime rates through successful rehabilitation and reintegration of criminals into society.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
General Psychology
Elevate Your Understanding of Human Behavior
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology degree program is a non-thesis program designed to provide continued academic exposure to the field of psychology. Whether you are seeking greater insight into the field of psychology or career advancement, you will find that the MS in psychology can be applicable to a large number of fields and career opportunities.
With a focus on exploring why people behave the way they do, and the development of critical thinking and leadership qualities, this general psychology degree helps you impact those around you through leadership, action research and introduction of programmatic community changes as a teacher, practitioner or researcher. As a graduate of our Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology degree program, you will develop an understanding of what motivates individuals to make the conscious and unconscious choices that they make.
Curriculum is aligned to the standards and recommendations set forth by the American Psychological Association.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Geropsychology
Learn Best Practices and Strategies for Elderly Care
Understand and improve the way we care for elderly populations through the advanced Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Geropsychology from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Provide knowledge and application of psychological theories toward best practices for individuals, families and health care providers caring for aging populations.
Inspire positive changes in elderly patient treatment and care through knowledge of theory, research, statistics and a rigorous exploration of our aging population's well-being, including a deeper exploration of the relationship between body and mind.
In addition to both cognitive and sociological impacts on aging persons, you examine issues of death, cultural influences associated with the end of life and ethical practices in caring for the elderly. Physical and mental illness are explored, including ways to assist aging adults with coping strategies to better manage physical, mental and cognitive changes.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Health Psychology
Build and Sustain Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle
Understand and apply psychological behaviors in order to help others live a physically, mentally and cognitively healthy lifestyle with Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology degree. Apply strategies to enrich others' lives through this College of Humanities and Social Sciences program. Learn to teach individuals and communities by using best practices to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Theory, statistics and data analysis blend with your critical thinking skills to form a knowledge base that can influence change in health behaviors among diverse communities. A capstone project to complete the MS in psychology with an emphasis in health psychology degree program can help you implement your analysis and findings toward ultimately creating healthier populations.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Human Factors Psychology
Improve Human Experiences through Technology
Integrating human behavior with engineering and technology is the core of Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology. Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the human factors psychology degree explores the interaction, response and relationship formed between human and machine, with the goal to improve human experiences with 21st century machines and technological advances.
Using previous knowledge of psychology, sociology and communications, this human factors psychology degree program encourages a better understanding of our mental processes toward receiving and retaining information. Psychological and cognitive experiences with non-human systems can help us construct efficient, user-friendly and safer materials or equipment moving forward.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Influence Effective Workplace Behavior
There are many variables that determine how well an organization or company operates. Effective communication and conflict resolution, process evaluation, professional competence and effective management are examples of the components necessary for businesses to succeed. Often, shortcomings in any of these areas can be traced back to the ways employees are selected or trained, share information or interact. Industrial and organizational psychologists use their knowledge of human behavior to address these challenges.
When you choose Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, you can study the scientific principles of psychology as they apply to a working environment. This industrial organizational psychology degree program focuses on producing usable data relating to workplace performance that could lead to greater profitability. Curriculum is aligned to the standards and recommendations set forth by the American Psychological Association.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
Life Coaching
Study the Psychology of Personal Growth and Development
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Life Coaching degree helps you use your background knowledge in psychology, sociology and counseling to help others achieve their goals and maximize their own potential in life. This emerging College of Humanities and Social Science program is ideal for anyone interested in a new career through an advanced degree, or who desires additional, focused education beyond a master's in psychology, sociology, counseling or communications.
Techniques and methods learned can immediately help others maximize their time, talents and interests through mentoring and coaching. Strong emphases are placed on cognition, motivation, psychology, leadership theory, communication, data analysis and responses to psychology and sociology.
Lead Worship with Biblical Wisdom
Learn to connect with the world through powerful expository sermons that deliver the Word of God. The spiritual depth of the College of Theology's Master of Divinity with an Emphasis in Worship Leadership can deepen your ability to develop Christ-like character. Offered online and in evening cohorts, this Master of Divinity program opens the pathway to Christian ministry.
In the worship leader masters degree program, you are exposed to a profound depth of biblical and theological study, which nurture the skills of a worship leader. After establishing a strong foundation, the program focuses on the application of Scripture within the context of ministry. In lecture and discussion sessions, reflect on the patterns of contemporary worship and praise, in addition to personal and corporate worship. Examine the impact of society, including media and innovative technologies, on Christian worship.
The residency component of the Master of Divinity degree is strategically designed to further your learning in a conference-style environment at key points within the program of study. During residency, you are equipped to minister with wisdom and sensitivity in the church and other Christian organizations.
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» Highest Standards
GCU's Master's in Psychology programs are aligned to the standards and recommendations set forth by the American Psychological Association and are designed to provide continued academic exposure to the field of psychology.
» Accreditation
As an accredited university, GCU holds regional, college and program-specific accreditations. Accreditations speak to the quality of the university and its academic programs, and can represent acknowledgment by peer institutions.
» Flexible Course Schedule
GCU’s transfer-friendly psychology programs are offered in varying formats. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers online courses in dynamic learning classrooms and evening programs designed for working professionals.
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