Graduate Certificates in Psychology

Edward S. Ageno School of Business

Graduate certificates in Psychology are offered at the Golden Gate University San Francisco campus.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology

The graduate certificate in applied psychology attests to an area of expertise in either industrial/organizational psychology or counseling psychology. Qualified students wishing to enroll in the program may earn a graduate certificate in applied psychology by completing, with a B average or better, five courses (15 units) with the PSYCH prefix at Golden Gate University. These five courses are chosen in consultation with the program director.

Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution

The graduate certificate in conflict resolution prepares you for work in mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution. You will learn the skills and concepts of non-adversarial problem solving and apply them in both public and private sectors, including family law, business, commerce, tax, insurance and domestic disputes. The certificate requires six courses (18 units) with a B average or better at Golden Gate University. Arrangements may be made for specific industries or interests to have a graduate certificate in conflict resolution especially designed to meet the regulatory requirements of that field.

REQUIRED COURSES - 18 units
· PSYCH 304 Cross-Cultural Aspects of Psychology
· PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of Conflict Resolution
· PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques

Three of the following:
· MGT 300 Managerial Analysis and Team Dynamics
· MGT 343 Labor-management Relations
· MGT 346 Human Resources Management
· MGT 348 Negotiating in Business
· PSYCH 306 Group Dynamics and Social Processes
· PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills
· PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors
· PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process
· PSYCH 342 Organizational Development, Assessment and Intervention
· PSYCH 396 A-ZZ Selected Topics in Applied Psychology
· PSYCH 397 Practicum in Conflict Resolution
· Any other course approved by the program chair (3 units)