Seven new specializations in Walden’s M.S. in Psychology program reflect the current trends and latest developments in this highly dynamic field. Beginning in September 2008, these new specializations will help students expand their skill sets, seek career advancement or begin doctoral-level studies.

Health Psychology
Students examine the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence health. They also gain an understanding of psychology with a focus on the knowledge and skills required to work in the fields of illness prevention and health promotion. 

Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
Students broaden their understanding of the impact of organizational psychology in nonprofit settings with a focus on finance, budgeting and the organization of nonprofit boards.

Program Evaluation and Research
Students gain the knowledge and skills to complete program evaluations in a vast array of fields as they pursue careers as research assistants, data analysts, program evaluators or project managers.

Psychology of Culture
Students understand and conceptualize human psychology from multicultural, cross-cultural and global perspectives as they prepare for careers working with diverse populations locally, regionally and internationally.

Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Change
Students learn to apply psychological theories and skills to management within public, private and nonprofit organizations as they prepare for careers in socially responsible organizations.

Social Psychology
Students integrate knowledge about individual, group and organizational processes. They gain an understanding of the impact of social and situational variables that influence social interaction and behavior. This specialization also helps students prepare for doctoral-level studies.

Terrorism and Security
Students apply psychological and public policy principles to understand the impact of terrorism and the countermeasures required to combat terrorist threats. They apply the findings of behavioral, social and cognitive research to positions throughout the quickly expanding field of homeland security.

Enter a High-Impact Field

Walden recently introduced specializations in three of the fastest-growing areas in the field.

In the Crisis Management and Response specialization, students learn the psychological impact of disasters, trauma, and terrorism, and the skills needed for conflict management, negotiation, and peace building.

Through the Leadership Development and Coaching specialization, students understand and apply the principles and theories of leadership development, build their own models of leadership coaching and discover their own capacity for leadership.

In Walden’s Media Psychology specialization, students discover the impact of media and technology on human behavior as they prepare for careers in media, advertising and research.

Other Popular Specializations
Walden continues to offer the popular General Program, which prepares students to apply psychological principles and theories, conduct research and manage data in a variety of settings, and the Organizational Psychology and Development specialization, which focuses on enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness.

Advancing to a Ph.D. in Psychology
Students who successfully complete any of the M.S. in Psychology specializations may then be eligible to continue into Walden’s Ph.D. in Psychology program, with certain benefits and funding options. Learn more by visiting the Lifelong Learning Options for Walden Alumni page.

More Information
Visit: www.WaldenU.edu/mspsych
Call: An enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336

For international inquiries, please visit www.WaldenU.edu/international for a list of international phone numbers.

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