The American Counseling Association (ACA)
Annual Conference and Exhibition
Walden University—Booth # 306
Visit Booth #306 to learn more about Walden's graduate programs for psychology professionals. Students choose Walden because our degrees help them become leaders who create positive change in their institutions, organizations, and communities.
Additionally, the Office of Alumni Relations will host a Walden Hospitality Suite, March 26-27th, for alumni, students and guests. Stop by Booth #306 for details on how you can meet successful Walden alumni and students to learn how a Walden degree can work for you.
Visit our booth to:
• View a demonstration of an online course
• Learn more about Walden’s programs to earn your degree online
• Learn about careers at Walden’s parent company, Laureate Education, Inc.
Ph.D. in Human Services
In the Ph.D. in Human Services program—one of the largest of its kind—you’ll be part of a community of professionals devoted to making a difference. You’ll focus on applying action-oriented research to your practical expertise so you can better assess, modify, and develop cutting-edge public and private services. The program includes
• Faculty-guided research based on your professional interests and background
• Online courses focused on building your scholarly skills
• Face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program
• Interaction with diverse faculty and professionals dedicated to making a difference
Specializations
• General Program
• Clinical Social Work
• Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
• Human Services Administration
• Social Policy Analysis and Planning
• Self-Designed
Ph.D. in Psychology
Walden’s Ph.D. in Psychology is one of the few course-based distance-learning programs of its kind. It follows a scholar-practitioner model that encourages you to integrate scholarly research with your practical expertise. Taught by respected researchers and practitioners, this Ph.D. program will prepare you to make a difference in a variety of settings The program includes
• Online courses focused on real-world solutions
• Face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program
• Challenging fieldwork (depending on your specialization)
• Faculty mentoring to support you through your dissertation
Specializations
• Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
• Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
• General Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• School Psychology (Licensure)
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology and School Psychology specializations in the Psychology Ph.D. program are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state psychology boards. However, Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and have not received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register (ASPPB/NR), which are requirements for licensure in some states. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards at www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.
M.S. in Psychology
Walden’s online M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries, health care organizations, communities, and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and principles of psychological science. This program is open to students of all undergraduate backgrounds.
Specializations
• General Program
• Organizational Psychology and Development
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
This program will prepare you to address and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically, and with respect for diversity. You’ll gain the confidence, qualifications, and critical-thinking skills to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession. This terminal degree will give you the ability to use your knowledge immediately as a practicing professional. The program includes
• Online courses focused on practical skills
• Interactive simulations where you apply your learning to real-world situations
• Face-to-face residencies that offer personal collaboration with faculty, staff, and students
• Challenging fieldwork (practicum and internship)
• Opportunities to learn from some of the world’s leaders in mental health
The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams. This program is designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. However, Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.
For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.
Complete the form to get detailed information on Walden’s programs and to learn more about the university. To talk with an enrollment advisor, call toll-free 866-492-5336.
The ACA Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held March 26-30, 2008 in Honolulu, HI. For more information about the conference, please visit www.counseling.org/convention.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.
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