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Earning a graduate certificate from an accredited university can provide you with the opportunity to enhance your skills and position yourself for possible career advancement in your field.
A few positions that are related to this performance psychology graduate certificate program include:
Clinical psychologists
Sport and performance psychologists
Clinical counselors
University-level faculty
Those who complete the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Performance Psychology and want to further explore complex theories of psychology can transfer the credits directly into GCU's Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology program.
If you would like to enhance your knowledge in performance psychology, we answer some of your most common questions here.
Most positions in sports psychology require a master’s or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling or sport/performance psychology. Supervised training and experience are also required in order to work directly with clients.1 The graduate performance psychology certificate at GCU offers you the opportunity to fill knowledge and skills gaps from your master’s training before seeking advancement in your career or education.
A career in sports psychology can offer a collaborative team environment, diverse career paths and opportunities to specialize. This career path also requires extensive education, training and experience. Be prepared to earn your master’s or doctorate and obtain licensure for most positions in the sports psychology field.2
If you have a master’s degree in psychology or a relevant field and are interested in specializing in performance psychology, then earning a certificate in performance psychology through GCU may be worth your consideration. The performance psychology online courses are designed to help you build upon your current skills and prepare you for continued education.
Designed for current professionals in psychology, counseling, coaching, business or other related fields, GCU’s graduate-level performance psychology certificate provides instruction and tools in advanced psychology theories and concepts.
As a student, you will take online courses that are developed to help increase your understanding of human actions in the past and present, with a focus on the enhancement of human performance in a variety of areas. Performance psychology allows you to dig deeper into the principles of behavior modification to determine how to improve work and leadership.
To get started on your graduate certificate in performance psychology, complete the form on this page to connect with a university counselor.
This certificate program is offered fully online. Take the opportunity to fill gaps in your skill set or enhance your knowledge in advanced performance psychology principles on a schedule that works for you. GCU’s online courses are delivered through our digital learning platform where you have access to knowledgeable faculty in the psychology field.
If you are a recent graduate from a related master’s program, are seeking an opportunity for career advancement, or are interested in pursuing your doctoral degree, this performance psychology certificate may be worth your consideration.
1 American Psychological Association. (2014). A Career in Sport and Performance Psychology. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
2 Cherry, K. (2020, March 13). Sports Psychology Career Overview. Verywell Mind. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
Online: $750 per credit [More Info]
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Admission Requirements (Doctoral)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
** Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA between 3.0 - 3.39 may be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be accepted.
