Vanguard University Receives WASC Accreditation for Masters in Organizational Psychology

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PRWEB.COM NewswireCosta Mesa, Calif. (PRWEB) June 05, 2014

Vanguard University's renowned School of Graduate and Professional Studies is proud to announce the WASC Senior College and University Commission approval of the Master of Science in organizational psychology program. The program prepares students for highly competitive professional practice in the field, and delivers professional opportunities in industrial and organizational psychology.

"Organizational psychology is a real growth area," said Dr. Andrew Stenhouse, dean of School for Graduate and Professional Studies at Vanguard University. "Employment statistics are highly favorable for masters-level graduates. Our accrediting team affirmed us for our strong program and I believe graduates from our organizational psychology program will have a distinctive advantage in the workplace."

The mission of the organizational psychology program at Vanguard is designed specifically to prepare students for professional excellence, ethical leadership, and service to society by enriching life in the workplace.

"This new program allows Vanguard to expand our graduate studies offerings so as to better serve our communities in a growing professional area," said vice president for enrollment management, Kim Johnson.

Career opportunities in the field of industrial and organizational psychology are projected to increase 29% or more by the year 2020. With a curriculum based on recommendations of professionals from associations like the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Academy of Management (AOM), the quality of the program is vastly competitive.

"Vanguard University has played a huge role in moving my career forward. I had the confidence that I could immediately build and manage teams, manage conflict, and develop strategic plans for the departments I oversaw," said Jeremy Moser, CPA, CTP.

The class schedule is highly desirable to students because of the convenient class schedule, which meets once a week in the evenings, 3 Saturdays a year, and includes online learning enhancements.

Vanguard University's master of science in organizational psychology program is now accepting applications online at vanguard.edu/graduate. A prominent school for graduate studies in southern California, Vanguard is highly ranked for going beyond academics, helping students think critically, communicate clearly, and excel in their field and in the workplace.

ABOUT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY

Vanguard University (VU) is a regionally ranked, private, Christian university of liberal arts and professional studies. Located ten minutes from Newport Beach and an hour from Los Angeles, Vanguard equips students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-focused leadership and service. Vanguard is committed to academic excellence, boasting small class sizes that are designed to cultivate lasting professor-mentor relationships that enhance the learning process. The U.S. News World Report ranked Vanguard a top 10 regional college in the west for 2014 and The Princeton Review ranked Vanguard a 2014 "Best in the West" regional college. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Vanguard offers more than 30 degrees and certificates through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies programs. Please visit http://www.vanguard.edu.

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