Program Objectives

 

The Addictions and Community Services Worker program has been designed to prepare the graduate for an entrylevel position in any facility that deals with alcohol and drug abuse clients.

 

Career Opportunities...

The Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy program is a terminal degree designed for candidates seeking a non-traditional doctorate. The focus of this degree is on clinical and community-based practice which differentiates it from the Ph.D. and makes it attractive to anyone who is seeking a practitioner versus a research degree. The program provides opportunities for advanced, cross-disciplinary study with couples, individuals and families as well as larger systems of organizations and communities, with emphases on systemic theory, practice and research. Students will develop leadership skills in the areas of supervision and teaching of systemic practice. Student-directed components in the Concentration, Internship and Applied Clinical Project afford students opportunities to pursue specific application of systemic approaches. It will prepare graduates for careers as clinical supervisors, graduate level teachers, private practitioners and agency administrators.

Learn to effectively apply consultation skills to improve individual, group, and organizational performance. Share your counseling skills and expertise as you solve problems and make recommendations in a range of settings, including primary and secondary schools, mental health agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and business and industry. Statement on Licensure The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional. Professional Accreditation The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for counselor education. Since Walden's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

Prepare for your role as an advocate and change agent for the counseling profession and your community. Learn to apply ethical practices and leadership skills for community, national, and international issues that affect the profession. Examine current trends and use prevention, intervention, and consultation models to respond to community needs for social change. Statement on Licensure The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional. Professional Accreditation The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for counselor education. Since Walden's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology Program prepares counselors from a variety of settings with the skills and credentials necessary to pursue leadership, supervision, training, and teaching positions in the profession. Students with a background in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, and psychiatric nursing join together to earn the terminal degree in their field, and develop new interests and levels of competency and direction for their practice through an applied, research-practitioner approach to the role of professional counselor.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling Program is based on the fundamental belief that religious/spiritual communities provide a unique opportunity for human growth and development. The program is designed to prepare leaders within religious communities with an opportunity for personal and professional development, directed toward making a significant contribution to their community and to society. With this in mind, the program integrates the engagement of knowledge, the development of skills, reflective practice, and research in a manner that prepares the pastoral counselor to address individual and communal development in an ethically responsible fashion. Currently, the EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling is only available at Argosy University, Sarasota.

The EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision Program is designed to help current practitioners with existing master’s-level preparation to advance their careers. This doctorate provides expanded opportunities to compete in the market place, on par with the growing number of doctoral-level counseling practitioners. Students should consult with their campus program faculty for information on license eligibility requirements.

Do you like helping people? The Addictions Worker program has been designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in facilities that deal with drug and alcohol abuse clients. Graduates of this Addictions Worker program will meet the formal training component of the requirements necessary to sit for the CACCF certification exam.

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology Program is designed to prepare students to meet the criteria for state certification as school psychologists, and to prepare them to become nationally certified school psychologists in accordance with criteria developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential to the training of school psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Currently, the PsyD in School Psychology Program is only available at Argosy University, Honolulu and at Argosy University, Phoenix.