Doctor of Psychology
offered by The University of Arizona Global Campus

Public University
Estd. 2005

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Doctor of Psychology
at
UAGC
Overview

Students learn how to conduct psychological assessments, diagnose mental disorders, and develop and implement treatment plans

Duration	48 months
Total fee	₹55.85 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	Doctorate Degree

Doctor of Psychology
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UAGC
Highlights

Earn a degree from the University of Arizona Global Campus

Doctor of Psychology
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UAGC
Course details

Skills you will learn

Psychology

Who should do this course?

A PsyD is a good fit for individuals who are interested in a career in clinical psychology

What are the course deliverables?

Apply best practices in the field regarding professional values, ethics, attitudes, and behaviors
Exhibit culturally diverse standards in working professionally with individuals, groups, and communities who represent various cultural and personal backgrounds
Utilize a comprehensive psychology knowledge base grounded in theoretical models, evidence-based methods, and research in the discipline
Integrate leadership skills appropriate in the field of psychology
Critically evaluate applied psychology research methods, trends, and concepts

More about this course

It is designed to prepare students to practice psychology in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals, and clinics
PsyD programs typically require students to complete a combination of coursework, supervised clinical experience, and a dissertation

Doctor of Psychology
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UAGC
Curriculum

Year 1

Psychology of Leadership

Biological Bases of Behavior

Scholarly Argument I

Group Process & Group Leadership in Organizations

Contemporary Criminological Theory

Applied Research I

Advanced Analysis of Criminal Justice Processes

Adult Psychopathology & Treatment I

Year 2

Juvenile Justice

Types & Characteristics of Crime

Mental Health & Crime

Evidence-Based Practice

Drugs, Addiction, & Crime

Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership

Applied Research II

Evaluating Criminal Justice Interventions

Year 3

Scholarly Argument II

Research Conceptualization and Design

Applied Doctoral Project Planning I

Applied Doctoral Project Planning II

Applied Doctoral Project

Year 4

Applied Doctoral Project

Doctor of Psychology
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UAGC
Faculty details

Heather Pederson, EdD, MA

Dr. Heather Pederson is an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Psychology programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Behavioral Sciences. She is also the president of a K-12 school board where she serves as a technology, curriculum, and instruction consultant, and serves on various committees that focus on school improvement and faculty relations. At the University of Arizona Global Campus, Dr. Pederson works with PsyD students across all degree specializations. She has extensive experience chairing doctoral capstone projects and dissertations and has been teaching online PhD, EdD, and PsyD courses at several institutions of higher education for nearly two decades.