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Is a Master's in Psychology Worth It?

If you have an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field, you may be thinking about pursuing a graduate degree. Although there is plenty you can accomplish with a bachelor’s degree, many…

Posted on September 26, 2024

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4 Possible Ways States Could Address the Opioid Crisis

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 people in the United States die after using opioids every day. The most common of these opioids are prescription pain medication, heroin, and...
Posted on August 13, 2018

Trauma Counseling: Transitioning from Victim to Survivor

Natural disasters, mass shootings, armed conflicts, physical assaults, sexual violence, vehicular accidents, child abuse, hate crimes, and domestic violence—these are just a handful of examples of...
Posted on July 02, 2018

What is Behavioral Health Science?

Are you intrigued by the behaviors of others and see yourself working in a clinical or health specialist occupation? If so, then the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science degree offered by...
Posted on June 04, 2018

Client Retention Strategies for New Counselors

Psychological counseling is a rewarding field, particularly for individuals who feel compelled to dedicate their lives to serving others. But many new counselors focus exclusively on the well-being of...
Posted on May 07, 2018

The Role of Late-Life Therapy

One of the fastest-growing populations of people seeking therapy for the first time are senior citizens. Many come from generations when it was not considered necessary to ask for help; some were...
Posted on March 26, 2018

4 Reasons to Earn a Prevention Science Degree

Access to preventive healthcare is a fundamental human need. Sometimes, the importance of preventive mental healthcare is overlooked in favor of screenings for physical health problems. If you are...
Posted on January 22, 2018

4 Potential Career Fields After Earning a Sociology Degree

A degree in sociology can prepare you to understand dynamic societal relationships and influences. In your coursework, you will examine social theory, social structures, and social psychology. The...
Posted on January 16, 2018

4 Qualities of an Effective Life Coach

Are you looking for a way to serve others? Do you already have a background in psychology or sociology? Consider pursuing a Graduate Certificate of Completion in Life Coaching. Like many other service...
Posted on January 08, 2018

Spotlight: MS in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Science in Professional Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program is offered by Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences and is...
Posted on October 23, 2017
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