Louisiana Psychology Master's + PhD & Doctorate

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, you can study towards doctoral programs in psychology, across a range of different disciplines. These include school, clinical, biological and cognitive/developmental psychology. The course is very heavy, including practical and theoretical work, internships and a thesis, as well as numerous pieces of research work. At present, the university does not offer a terminal master's degree as they have chosen to focus more strongly on offering a greater variety within the doctoral programs. The university itself has a strong commitment towards empowering their students to achieve all they can achieve and to push their academic limits. [full profile]

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology that is crafted specifically to lead graduates into careers as professional counselors. This program offers students the chance to practice in a wide selection of facilities and industries including community counseling, the court systems, hospitals, substance addiction therapy centers and more. It is designed with the practitioner-scientist model in mind and emphasizes research and counseling as the focus of study. Students are also encouraged to aim for higher academic success by gaining a Ph.D. following graduation from the MSCP program. Graduates of accredited programs are eligible for counselor certification following the success of a program after meeting all necessary qualifications. [full profile]

Louisiana Tech University Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences offers a variety of different Psychology Degrees and Certifications at graduate levels. Students can undertake a Post-baccalaureate program in Domestic and Family Violence and A Master of Arts Degree or Doctoral Degree in Counseling and Guidance or Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The Department strives to gives students knowledge of the theories and practices involved in modern day Psychology which ever field they choose to pursue. Graduates can and often do, go on to further study or to gain employment and become successful, licensed practitioners in a wide range of Psychology based professions. [full profile]

Northwestern State University of Louisiana emphasizes the development of vocabulary and theory and promotes analytical and critical thinking skills. Through applied research, practical training, and the integration of behavioral exploration, students are encouraged to study a wide range of science courses that will give a well-rounded and diverse education to expand into real life applications. NSU promotes professional hands on learning to assist students in developing a diverse learning experience enhanced with top of the line technology. Students are expected to pursue further education in a graduate program, or apply for employment in their field of study following graduation. In order to apply for the graduate program in psychology, undergraduate students require a full 48 semester hours with a broad selection of psychology courses. [full profile]