San Diego Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree in Counseling Psychology
Explore the Argosy University, San Diego Counseling Psychology program.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Counseling Psychology program is designed to present a structured opportunity to prepare counselors and master’s level clinicians from a variety of settings with the skills and credentials necessary to pursue leadership, supervision, training, and teaching positions in the profession.
The Argosy University, San Diego Counseling Psychology degree program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professionals who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice. Specific objectives of the program include training practitioners who can:• Deliver effective treatment to diverse populations of clients• Understand the biological, psychological, and sociological bases of human functioning• Exercise leadership both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals• Expand the role within society• Work with other disciplines as part of a professional team
Students with a background in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, and psychiatric nursing have the opportunity to join together to earn the terminal degree in their field. They can develop new interests and levels of competency and direction for practice through an applied, research-practitioner approach to the role of professional counselor and doctoral level practitioners.
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