| Graduate Certificates in Psychology |
| There are 5 graduate certificates in Psychology available to students who have a bachelors degree that required course work in Psychology. The General Certificate is intended for students interested in additional study of Psychology, beyond the bachelors 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. |
| Graduate Certificate in Psychology: General |
| 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. |
| The following courses are required: | | 18 SH |
| LAP501 | Introduction to Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| LAP505 | Advanced Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| LAP506 | Advanced Human Development | 3 |
| LAP510 | Advanced Personality Theory | 3 |
| LAP507 | Theories of Cognitive Psychology or | |
| LAP509 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| Electives at graduate level to be selected in consultation with program advisor | | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Psychology: Health |
| The following courses are required: | | 12 SH |
| LAP520 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| LAP530 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| LAP535 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| LAP501 | Introduction to Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Psychology: Human Development |
| The following courses are required: | | 12 SH |
| LAP542 | Later Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| LAP507 | Theories of Cognitive Development | 3 |
| LAP518 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| LAP506 | Advanced Human Development | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Psychology: Organizational |
| The following courses are required: | | 12 SH |
| LAP509 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| LAP550 | Advanced Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| INT519 | Principles and Methods of Group Communication | 3 |
| LAP526 | Psychology of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Psychology: Psychological Assessment |
| The following courses are required: | | 12 SH |
| LAP501 | Introduction to Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| LAP502 | Psychological Assessment II - Intelligence | 3 |
| LAP503 | Psychological Assessment III - Personality | 3 |
| LAP546 | Assessment for Organizations | 3 |
