Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's online M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, you will have an opportunity to develop research and observation skills and learn about the role and importance of psychology in leadership development and coaching. Other topics that are covered in the degree program include the history and systems of psychology, business concepts for the organizational development professional, and contemporary issues in psychology. You also have the option of choosing between a final capstone project or a thesis.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you are interested in applying to Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, you should have strong communication skills and have an interest in business and the corporate world. The degree program accepts applicants from diverse undergraduate backgrounds. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. To earn an M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching from Walden University, you must complete 54 or 61 credits. The degree program is composed of specialization and core courses. Students may complete a thesis (two courses) or a capstone project (one course).

Curriculum

• Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
• Contemporary Issues in Psychology
• History and Systems of Psychology
• Business Concepts for the Organizational Development Professional
• Research Theory, Design, and Methods
• Leadership Development
• Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Interviewing and Observational Strategies
• Dynamics of Contemporary, International, and Virtual Organizations
• Leadership Coaching: Process and Practice
• Leadership Coaching: Application
• M.S. Psychology Capstone
• Thesis (optional; two courses)

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, you could pursue positions in the field. Potential employers include businesses and corporations that have human resource departments. Job applicants should be able to demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Some possible job titles include:

• Industrial-organizational psychologist
• Human resource manager
• Leadership coach
• Research assistant

Advanced Degrees

Once you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, you have the opportunity to pursue related doctoral programs in the field. These doctoral programs are research intensive and require a dissertation in order for the degree to be completed. Some topics that may be taught in a doctoral degree program might include psychology in the workplace, multivariate analysis in the behavioral sciences, and personality theory. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology (Industrial-Organizational Psychology)