{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-3a27ca48-b597-4cef-8d33-3717d9ede2be","@type":"ceterms:MasterDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-3a27ca48-b597-4cef-8d33-3717d9ede2be","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Master of Arts - Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Adult \u0026 Graduate Prgrams)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-67c20b04-d34d-4201-ab1a-e058ca08b37e"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Master of Arts in Psychology, with specializations in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology or Industrial and Organizational Psychology, is designed to train students in the history, theory and research methods of psychology from a Christian faith perspective. Our program promotes not only development as a competent and ethical professional, but also encourages students to grow in all aspects of their lives, including work, health and relationships. This is a 30-credit hour, online program that can be completed in approximately one year. The MA in Psychology is appropriate both for students with a limited background in psychology and those who hold an undergraduate degree in the field. The program prepares students for work in a variety of professional settings, including life coaching, government, business, non-profits, industrial organizational psychology, and the church. Some students also use the program as a means to clarify their interest in professional psychology; others use it as a first step toward doctoral studies. While graduates can continue on for further study to become licensed mental health workers, this program is not intended to qualify students for independent practice as a licensed professional psychologist. Students should be aware that demonstrated ability for research or analysis is a critical requisite skill for this program. A research course or preparatory module may be advised if students do not satisfy preliminary standards.\n\nSpecialization in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology\nThe Specialization in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University applies the most current research and relevant principles of Positive Psychology to the practice of Life Coaching, both of which are emerging and exciting fields within psychology. \"Positive psychology studies what makes life most worth living.\" Psychology Today According to the Positive Psychology Institute, Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing. It has also been defined as the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities and organizations to thrive. In the Life Coaching and Positive Psychology specializations, the principles of human flourishing are specifically applied to the process of Life Coaching, which is a growing profession that is distinct from consulting, mentoring, therapy, or counseling. Life Coaching addresses concerns relevant to the individual, including creative projects, business challenges and goals, personal life circumstances and transitions, and relationship dynamics. A Life Coach seeks to partner with clients in order to empower and inspire them to achieve their desired personal or professional dreams. Whether you are a credentialed professional seeking to transform your workplace or career or are building a foundation for further graduate study, the MA in Psychology with a Specialization in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology allows you to apply the topics most relevant to your interests and goals.\n\nSpecialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology\nIndustrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O Psychology) is recognized as one of the fastest growing occupations, increasing by almost 53 percent over the next ten years (Occupational Handbook; Bureau of Labor and Statistics). I/O Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of workplace behavior. Graduates with degrees or specializations in I/O Psychology, therefore, focus on the overall improvement of organizational cultures, employee motivation and satisfaction, training, marketing and sales. In addition, I/O Psychology practitioners often apply research to increasing workplace productivity, selecting employees best suited for specific job placement, and product testing. Like many other subfields in psychology, I/O Psychology is very diverse and offers career opportunities in several different areas of the workplace such as academic and research positions, employee training, guest speaking and lecturing, assessing and improving organizational cultures and even human-computer interaction. Other jobs may include assessing company policies and reviewing and revising practices to enhance employee motivation and improve productivity.\n\nCapstone Component\nThe Capstone Component is a distinctive feature of the MA in Psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University, helping you integrate academic and professional experiences throughout your coursework. With a capstone emphasis in each course, you will explore an area of personal passion and professional interest in both specializations that you will develop and implement in a culminating project.\n \nProgram Learning Outcomes\n- Articulate the development of the field of psychology over time.\n- Demonstrate a professional identity through acts of service based upon current research in a specialization of psychology.\n- Integrate theoretical models of human bio-psychosocial and spiritual development with the concepts of flourishing.\n- Create a theoretical model of personality development and social interaction.\n- Describe the spectrum of mental health and well-being from both a traditional psychopathology and positive psychology perspectives.\n- Apply the principles of positive psychology to promote human flourishing.\nSpecialization in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology: \n- Articulate an ability to reflect on how positive psychology can enhance spiritual development.\n- Apply principles of positive psychology to the process of life coaching.\nSpecialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology:\n- Apply ethical principles to organizational processes.\n- Apply theories of motivation to help employees develop their strengths in the workplace.\nCapstone in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology or Industrial and Organizational Psychology \n- Synthesize the principles, theories and practices in a culminating project that improves the lives of others."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.indwes.edu/adult-graduate/programs/ma-psychology","ceterms:availableOnlineAt":["https://www.indwes.edu/adult-graduate/programs/ma-psychology"],"ceterms:availabilityListing":["https://www.indwes.edu/adult-graduate/programs/ma-psychology"],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"CredentialStatus"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"}}}