edX Online

About the program

  • Invaluable connections:

    Belong to a powerful global alumni network of over 24,000 experienced and successful scholar-practitioners who can open doors to new opportunities. 

  • Respected faculty:

    Pepperdine faculty are known for being passionate teachers and mentors who are doing meaningful work both in and outside of the classroom.

  • Rigorous coursework:

    Courses reflect the same rigor as on-campus programs, and delve into a wide range of psychology topics and theories.

Featured courses

The program features a robust course list that empowers learners to explore human behavior. Courses cover the fundamental principles of the psychology field and various psychotherapy techniques from a non-clinical lens. As a student, you’ll complete five foundation courses, nine core courses, and two electives. Sample courses include:

  • Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy:

    Examine the major theoretical approaches to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy; explore key assumptions of various applied theories; and learn about strategies for effecting change.

  • Trauma in Diverse Populations:

    Examine the prevalence, risk factors, effects, and recovery processes for multiple traumatic experiences; explore the cultural context of trauma recovery; and learn about evidence-based treatments.

  • Introduction to Positive Psychology:

    Gain an understanding of clinical and empirical advances in positive psychology; evaluate the societal myths within this genre; and examine how these principles play out in the real world on a global scale.

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