Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology
A focused graduate certificate designed to help graduate psychology students gain an area of specific expertise in fields like applied psychology or organizational psychology.
ProGRAM Highlights
Flexibility is one of the best aspects of the certificate in applied psychology. Students will work directly with the program director to select the courses that will best address their area of expertise in either industrial/organizational psychology or counseling psychology. The flexible schedule and ability to complete the degree online allow students to work in the field while working at their certificate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be completed.
TUITION
Ageno School of Business Courses: $2,520 per 3-unit course
Tuition varies for other courses. See Tuition & Fees for details.
Locations
This program is offered at the following locations: San Francisco .
Total Units — 15
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. These five courses are chosen in consultation with the program director.
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Golden Gate University's instructors are what sets us apart from similar institutions. Most of our faculty are professionals working in their fields of expertise. They bring their firsthand experiences and knowledge to the classroom, incorporating cutting-edge practices from the business and legal communities.
What Alumni are Saying
"My GGU professors brought firsthand experiences directly to the classroom to debate and discuss. The real-life insight I gained is continually useful in my own work."
Sunee Zrno
MA 08
Therapist
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