Psychology Online

The faculty at Walden University is highly trained and knowledgeable in their respected fields. The faculty is committed to producing life-long learners and providing graduates with the tools necessary to achieve meaningful careers. Accreditation of Walden UniversityWalden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning,    .. more …

There are, however, a number of other approaches that can be used in the course of a criminal investigation. The role of one of these other approaches, geographic profiling, will be outlined in the course of this article. Geographic profiling is an information management system and investigative methodology that evaluates the locations of connected serial crimes to determine the most probable area    .. more …

1. Applying to a graduate program that doesn’t existLet’s say that you’re interested in earning a masters or doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. You apply to the local university in your city because you would like to stay close to your friends and family. Only there’s one problem… The university you’re interested in doesn’t have a Clinical Psychology program in the first place. 2. Applying    .. more …

The results of a new study published in the June issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest that among college students, those who binge drink often exhibit poor decision making . Jenny Larkins, a graduate student in clinical psychology at the University of Missouri, claims that alcoholics make poor decisions such as those involving short-term rewards coupled with long-term    .. more …

Such programs will cover the major conditions and disorders of mental health, and the correlation of them with the behavioral and emotional symptoms that people under investigation often show. Coursework on culture and behavior deepen the understanding of a person’s psychological behavior. Students also learn how to conduct interviews with individuals and groups and evaluate them accordingly while    .. more …

In modern use, the term “forensics” in place of “forensic science” can be considered incorrect as the term “forensic” is effectively a synonym for “legal” or “related to courts”. Let us take a look at some of the areas that comprises forensic Science. The subdivisions of Forensic Science are very important to know because we cannot have a deep knowledge about this subject, if we don’t know about    .. more …

Background of the Online PhD Degree An online PhD is an advance study into a chosen field where students are required to conduct extensive research on their subject area. During the online PhD program, courses are delivered in a series of online seminars and independent study modules. These modules gently guide students through the program and prepare them to sit a series of oral and written    .. more …

Areas of StudyAs advancements in psychology are made, there are increasing possibilities for specialization within the field – especially at the graduate level. In addition to general psychology, students are able to explore, research, and study in: Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Forensic Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy Psychopharmacology School Psychology Sport / Exercise    .. more …

Consider, for example, the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics taken from a sample of high school students in 2009: 11.1% reported being in a physical fight on school property in the past 12 months5% did not go to school at least once in the previous 30 days because they felt unsafe either at school or on their way to or from school5.6% reported carrying a weapon    .. more …

A certificate in forensics will allow students with prior educational training in the field to further their knowledge and skills. Certificates can be obtained in areas like forensic accounting, investigation, nursing, consulting, and much more. Subjects of study will depend on the specific area of certification but may include computers, math, biology, forensic psychology, and other courses.    .. more …