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| Doctor of Psychology - Business Psychology |
The Doctoral program at University of the Rockies culminates
in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree . Persons wishing to
become licensed clinical psychologists in the State of Colorado,
or ...show more »elsewhere, pursue the PsyD, Clinical Specialization . Those
wishing to pursue a career in the field of consulting or other
business applications may choose the organizational systems
practitioner PsyD specialization in Sports and Performance
Psychology .
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| Doctor of Psychology - Educational Leadership |
The PsyD with a specialization in Educational Leadership at
University of the Rockies is designed for students with career
aspirations in applying the principles of psychology of human
performance to ...show more »leading educational programs, organizations
or departments, including the design and implementation of
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| Doctor of Psychology - Evaluation, Research & Measurement |
Perfect your education with a broad array of advanced courses and seminars in business metrics, program evaluation, project management, and research methods. Explore complex organizations through empirical reason. You will ...show more »also predict the psychological impact of social and cultural diversity programs and evaluate their effectiveness. When specializing in evaluation, research, and measurement, you can become an expert by unlocking the secrets of statistics to produce concrete, measurable results. Become an effective agent for change as you diagnose the complexity of organizational systems through evidence-based application of evaluation, research, and psychometrics.
The Doctoral curriculum prepares you for top career opportunities, including management careers through which you can leverage your expertise to improve the design, execution, and evaluation of programs and projects. «show less
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| Doctor of Psychology - Executive Coaching Specialization |
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Executive Coaching
Specialization provides a deeper psychological foundation and
a broader emphasis in preparing students to serve as coaches
to leaders in corporations, government, and ...show more »not-for-profit/nongovernmental organizations . Executive coaches support the
identification, assessment and development of organizational
leaders . The PsyD includes an extensive research component
and broader applications of a more in-depth knowledge through
both coursework and required, supervised practica . The Doctor
of Psychology further enriches the student’s preparation in
research and in the field through the process of proposing,
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| Doctor of Psychology - Health and Wellness Psychology Specialization |
Invigorate your career! Foster healthy organizations and workplace environments that thrive.
This specialization provides you with the cutting-edge research to advance the overall physical and psychological health of an organization. Your ...show more »curriculum prepares you for a leadership career as a health analyst, consultant, or educator. Utilize your skills to enhance employees' nutrition, exercise, and work-life balance. Go beyond prevention and treatment to encourage thriving in all aspects of life. With advanced courses in how to diagnose, develop, and evaluate wellness models, you deepen your expertise at proactively transforming organizations and promoting healthy employee behavior. Achieve perfect balance - specialize in health and wellness. «show less
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| Doctor of Psychology - International Leadership |
Enhance your international leadership potential by pursuing your Doctor of Psychology, International Leadership Specialization degree online at University of the Rockies. Study psychology and understand human behavior, characteristics, and performance ...show more »dynamics. Exemplify dedication to service, critical thinking ability, and respect for diversity. Specialize in International Leadership at University of the Rockies. «show less
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| Doctor of Psychology - Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization |
The PsyD with a Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Specialization provides students with a consultative framework to address the complex challenges and conflicts public
and private entities experience . Students will ...show more »learn to analyze,
influence, and effect change in familial, organizational and
community systems that require mediation and conflict resolution . Students will also evaluate systems theory, ethical practices, and legal requirements in the context of conflict resolution and organizational change . In addition, they will employ
various methodologies to validate resolution and change
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| Doctor of Psychology - Mental Health Administration Specialization |
The PsyD with a Mental Health Administration Specialization
is designed for students with career aspirations in applying
the principles of psychology of human performance as professionals in positions of significant ...show more »and advanced leadership in
large and complex community-based organizations or organizations at the state or national level . The emphasis of the program
is to develop innovative, strategic leaders who can ethically
move complex organizations and mental health services toward
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| Doctor of Psychology - Non-Profit Management Specialization |
In the PsyD, Non-Profit Management Specialization, which
includes the study of the methods and principles of psychological research in non-profit organizations, students evaluate the
impact of social and cultural diversity ...show more »in non-profit organizations, including their missions, governance, and operations . «show less
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| Doctor of Psychology - Organizational Consulting |
The PsyD, Organizational Consulting specialization covers
advanced theory, research and practice in organizational
assessment, development and behavior, as well as individual,
team, group and organizational diagnostics . This specialization prepares ...show more »the student to think strategically with insights
that transform organizations based upon high impact scholarly
research . The focus of Organizational Consulting is the role
of the consultant as designer and key resource for an organization and the ability of the consultant to leverage his or her
strengths as a change agent in that organization . The curriculum
includes organizational assessment tools, their use in analyzing
organizations, and their application to strategic organizational
change . This specialization also emphasizes a strategic view of
consulting, diversity in a global context, and using consultants’
self-awareness as the building block that is fundamental to
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| Doctor of Psychology - Organizational Diversity |
The PsyD with a specialization in Organizational Diversity at
University of the Rockies is designed for students with career
aspirations in applying the principles of psychology of human
performance to ...show more »organizations . This specialization helps raise
consciousness about the impact of differences on an organization system and in preparing organizational systems to align
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| Doctor of Psychology - Organizational Leadership Specialization |
Learn the theoretical and practical study of psychology as applied to organizational environments with the objective of understanding human behavior, characteristics, and performance dynamics. Your programmatic goals are to increase ...show more »your individual leadership potential and enhance organizational effectiveness through the application of knowledge and interventions that raise individual performance, improve process relationships, enhance understandings of culture and equity and promote leadership.
Your PsyD program provides a deeper and broader emphasis in the same areas and for the same career goals as the MA curriculum. This program includes a more extensive research component and broader applications of a more in-depth knowledge through both coursework and required, supervised practica. The Doctor of Psychology further enriches your preparation in research and in the field through the process of proposing, writing, and defending a dissertation. «show less
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| Doctor of Psychology - Sports and Performance Psychology |
Empower people with advanced strategies to enhance human performance. This degree program is the pinnacle of performance enhancement education. While the doctoral curriculum is wide and diverse, your ultimate goal ...show more »is to create actualization, awareness, self-mastery, and peak experience for both teams and individuals. Through advanced courses and seminars in human development, coaching, cultural diversity, and mind-body practices, you will perfect the techniques to make people more effective. With this ultimate degree, you will be well-equipped to work in academics, continue research, and pursue lead consulting roles in high-performance environments. Be your best when you specialize in performance psychology.
Please note: The curriculum provides academic training in accordance with certification requirements as set forth by the Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP). While completing the Doctor of Psychology, Sports and Performance Psychology Specialization may prepare students to enter the AASP certification process, there is no guarantee of such certification as a result of earning this degree. Candidates for certification are urged to contact the AASP directly, and to remain aware of changes in certification requirements by the AASP. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Business Psychology |
In the Business Psychology Specialization from University
of the Rockies, focus is on the application of organizational
psychology principles and theories in the management of teams
and organizations, with an ...show more »emphasis on nurturing diversity,
teamwork, and ethical behavior . The curriculum prepares
students for exceptional career opportunities, especially as an
entrepreneur and consultant in new business ventures . Through
a wide variety of diverse seminars and courses, students use
creativity, breakthrough thinking, human performance, and
knowledge and skills to learn how to motivate people and make
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Career Management and Counseling |
Pursue your Master of Arts in Psychology, Non-Profit Management Specialization from University of the Rockies.
Study the methods and principles of psychological research in non-profit organizations. Assess non-profit organizations' performance, structure, ...show more »and development as well as analyze concepts and demonstrate skills that are fundamental to the ethical practice leadership and management in non-profit organizations. This specialization, when combined with the study of psychology, will allow you to understand organizational systems and functions, as you integrate your leadership skills into any non-profit organization.
This program prepares you for a number of different career opportunities, such as management careers in which you apply psychology to improve the design, development, and operation of a wide variety of organizations including educational, scientific or charitable institutions.
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies |
The Master of Arts degree in Psychology with a Specialization
in Criminology and Justice Studies at University of the Rockies
is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in any ...show more »
academic discipline who seek careers in the application of
psychological science and principles to criminology and within
criminal justice programming . It is appropriate for those who
work in the criminal justice system (law enforcement, corrections, or the courts) or who want to pursue careers in these, or
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Educational Leadership |
The Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in
Educational Leadership at University of the Rockies is designed
for students with a baccalaureate degree in any academic
discipline who seek careers in ...show more »the application of psychological
science and principles to leading educational programs, organizations
or departments.
The degree is designed for those students not seeking certification
credentials from the several states’ departments of
education for careers as school administrators or principals. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Evaluation, Research & Measurement |
The Evaluation, Research, and Measurement Specialization offers a broad array of advanced courses and seminars in business metrics, program evaluation, project management, and research methods. You will learn how to ...show more »anticipate the impact of diversity programs and evaluate their effectiveness by applying principles from psychometrics and social psychology. Utilize psychometrics to assess organizational performance, structure, and strategic progress. By specializing in evaluation, research, and measurement, you can achieve expertise in using statistics to produce concrete, measurable results.
The Master's curriculum prepares you for a wide variety of career opportunities, including management careers where you can leverage your expertise to improve the design, execution, and evaluation of programs and projects. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Executive Coaching |
Prepare to seize new opportunities. Guide individual leaders through their personal and professional development when you pursue your Master of Arts in Psychology degree, Executive Coaching Specialization, online from University ...show more »of the Rockies. As an executive coach, you will help shape and support the development of leaders, working with clients individually and in teams. Assist professionals with assessing their potential for promotion. Support executives with succession planning and choosing future leaders. By integrating the theories and applications of psychology with elements of business and leadership, you will acquire a unique background to enhance your employment options and further your career in psychology. Advance your education and your career with University of the Rockies. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology |
Pursue your Master of Arts in Psychology (MA), General Psychology Specialization online from University of the Rockies.In the General Psychology Specialization, you will build a solid foundation of knowledge in ...show more »the science of psychology, including psychometric theory, statistics and research methodology, human development, learning theory and behavior, and the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social bases of behavior. This non-practitioner degree is a good fit for you if you are looking for a program that will prepare you to pursue potential careers such as teaching Psychology at the community college level or becoming a researcher or technician.The General Psychology Specialization can be pursued as either a Thesis or Non-thesis degree program. If you plan to seek this degree to prepare for a career in behavioral or mental health research or to prepare for entry into doctoral study, you are strongly encouraged to elect the thesis option.Additionally, this program is well suited to those intending to progress into a doctoral program after gaining experience and education in psychological foundations and research methodologies in order to demonstrate the ability to succeed in graduate level work and in conducting graduate level research. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Health and Wellness Psychology |
Bring your career to life! Foster healthy organizations and workplace environments that thrive. This specialization trains you to create a comprehensive wellness model to encourage the physical and psychological health ...show more »of employees in an organization. Your curriculum prepares you for careers as a health and wellness consultant, coach, or educator. Apply your knowledge to improve employees' stability and growth. Go beyond prevention and treatment to encourage thriving in all aspects of life. With online courses in how to diagnose, develop, and measure wellness models, you gain the skills to support organizations and enhance employees' well-being. Achieve balance when you specialize in health and wellness. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - International Leadership |
The Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in
International Leadership at University of the Rockies is
designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in any
academic discipline who seek careers in ...show more »the application of
psychological science and principles to leadership in corporations,
non-profit/non-governmental organizations with
operations and strategic directions that are multinational or
multicultural. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Mediation and Conflict Resolution |
The Master of Arts in Psychology with a Specialization in
Mediation and Conflict Resolution is designed to provide
students with a foundation to become practitioners in conflict
mediation and resolution ...show more ». The program moves students from
assessing their own conflict management styles to strategy
development in conflict mediation at various organizational
levels . Students will learn to apply the complexities of conflict
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Mental Health Administration |
The Master of Arts in Psychology, Mental Health Administration Specialization is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in any academic discipline who wish to apply psychological science and principles ...show more »to leadership, human behavior and performance in mental health service delivery organizations that provide mental health care services at the community, regional or state levels. The program emphasizes leadership in ethical human, physical and fiscal resource planning and management and compliance with mental health policy and law, rather than deliver of mental health services. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Non-Profit Management |
In the Non-Profit Management Specialization, you will take a curriculum which includes the study of the methods and principles of psychological research in non-profit organizations. You will also evaluate the ...show more »impact of social and cultural diversity in non-profit organizations, including their missions, governance, and operations. Your coursework will also allow you to assess non-profit organizations' performance, structure, and development as well as to analyze concepts and demonstrate skills that are fundamental to the ethical practice leadership and management in non-profit organizations. As a psychology discipline, the Non-Profit Management Specialization will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of organizational systems and functions while also being able to recognize and integrate into non-profit organizations the appropriate leadership skills.
The Master's curriculum prepares you for a wide variety of career opportunities, including careers in the application of psychological science and principles to improving the design, development, governance, structure, and operation of non-profit organizations, including educational, scientific and charitable organizations, non-governmental agencies, and other non-profit organizations and institutions. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Consulting |
In the Organizational Leadership Specialization, you will take a core curriculum which includes the study of theoretical and applied psychology with the objectives of understanding human development, child and adult ...show more »psychopathology and treatment, professional ethics, assessment and statistics, and counseling techniques. Additionally, you will take courses from the fields of lifestyle and career development, organizational consulting, and leading organizational change, to name a few.
The Master's curriculum prepares you for a wide variety of career opportunities, including senior management positions in corporations, governments, and not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations. The program is an ideal compliment to professional expertise in fields ranging from accounting and finance, to operations, marketing, and program/product management. In addition, the curriculum prepares you for opportunities in the areas of human resources, management consulting, organizational development, and management development. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Diversity |
The Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in
Organizational Diversity at University of the Rockies is
designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in any
academic discipline who ...show more »seek careers in the application of
psychological science and principles to an organization’s
commitment to a culture that supports diversity and raising
consciousness about the impact that difference can have on an
organizational system «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Leadership |
The Master of Arts in Psychology, Organizational Leadership
Specialization prepares students to pursue a wide variety of career opportunities, including senior management positions in corporations, governments, and not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations . ...show more »The program is an ideal compliment to professional expertise in fields ranging from accounting and finance, to operations, marketing, and program/product management. In addition, the curriculum prepares students for opportunities in the areas of human resources, management consulting, organizational development, and management
development. «show less
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| Master of Arts in Psychology - Sports and Performance Psychology |
Energize yourself and others with the skills to enhance performance. Earn your Master of Arts in Psychology, Sports and Performance Psychology Specialization at University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, ...show more »Colorado.
This specialization compels you to develop comprehensive strategies to effect change as a coach and a leader, in sports and human performance in general. Through an array of dynamic courses in human development, coaching, mind-body practices, and peak experience, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to make people more effective. Attain mastery by specializing in performance psychology.
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