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Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online)
Within the Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online) PhD program from Liberty University you'l learn to Protect, Defend, and Secure Our Country.

Economics
The specialisation in Economics from NHH Norwegian School of Economics prepares students for the international academic job market, for positions at national and international policy institutions, central banks, and research organisations.

International Psychology
The International Psychology program from The Chicago School will train you to assume leadership roles in multinational organizations or organizations with international missions.

Criminal Justice – Homeland Security (Online)
Throughout this Criminal Justice – Homeland Security (Online) Doctorate program from Liberty University you can learn how to better critique criminology, criminal justice administration, and justice policy

Educational Psychology and Technology
The Educational Psychology and Technology program from The Chicago School helps you integrate psychological and educational principles with learning technology to improve learning outcomes and support productivity in organizations.

Clinical Forensic Psychology
The Clinical Forensic Psychology program from The Chicago School will help you gain a mastery of clinical forensic psychology, bringing broad and general concepts of clinical psychology into the legal and public policy arenas in an ethical, academically informed, and research-based manner.

Applied Psychophysiology
Receive rigorous training in biofeedback, neurofeedback, stress management, and more to prepare for leadership roles in sports, education, business, and beyond in the Applied Psychophysiology course from Saybrook University.

Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences
This Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) offers a wide range of research and training opportunities for students pursuing doctoral level research in a variety of areas within the field of neuroscience.

Geography and Environmental Systems
The Geography and Environmental Systems course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) focuses on learning about and researching environmental systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes. The programme involves interdisciplinary collaborative work of local, regional, and international scope.

Psychology - Existential and Humanistic Psychology
Blending psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, the Psychology - Existential and Humanistic Psychology course at Saybrook University offers the highest level of academic exploration into what makes us human and how to facilitate journeys toward psychological well-being.

Mental Health Counseling
Among doctoral programmes, the Mental Health Counseling programme from Pace University stands out for its combination of advanced clinical training, advocacy-focused curriculum, and connections to leading health clinics in New York City. Graduates are prepared for impactful careers in counseling, academia, and mental health policy.

Psychology - Behavioral Health Leadership (Online)
Throughout this Psychology - Behavioral Health Leadership (Online) PhD from Liberty University you can develop the skills needed to pursue administrative and management positions in mental and behavioral health organizations.

Counselor Education and Supervision (Online)
Within this Counselor Education and Supervision (Online) program from Liberty University you can learn how to help students blend theory and praxis so they can help clients who are in need.

Psychology - Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health
Exploring self-discovery, personal transformation, exceptional human experiences, and transpersonal development, you’ll emerge from the Psychology - Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health course at Saybrook University with the capacity to challenge outdated models of consciousness and herald the discovery of new ways of knowing, being, and becoming.

Counselor Education and Supervision
The mission of this Counselor Education and Supervision program from The Chicago School is to prepare mental health professionals as leaders who possess the skills to educate, motivate, advocate and innovate within the field of counseling, and foster the development of a robust professional identity for the counseling profession.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology
The Industrial-Organizational Psychology programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is the oldest, most successful, and most respected programme in the Chicago area.

Community Care and Counseling - Marriage and Family (Online)
This Community Care and Counseling - Marriage and Family (Online) EdD program from Liberty University designed to help you counsel families. Whether you are a licensed counselor, marriage and family therapist (MFT), or ministry associate looking for further training, an EdD or PhD in marriage and family therapy online can help.

Public Policy - Education Policy (Online)
Throughout this Public Policy - Education Policy (Online) program from Liberty University Online you can gain the expertise you need to shape education policy at the local, state, and federal level.

Public Policy - Chinese Affairs (Online)
Throughout this Public Policy - Chinese Affairs (Online) programme from Liberty University Online you can gain a deeper knowledge of Chinese affairs and the Chinese presence on the world stage.

Applied Developmental Psychology
The Applied Developmental Psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) prepares researchers to address developmental and societal challenges affecting children, youth, and families.