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Spiritual Direction is For You

February 13, 2019Divine Mercy University
Spiritual Direction is For You

Spiritual Direction is a practice becoming more popular in the Church today as people seek to know the voice of God with clarity. And with its popularity comes the question: “what is spiritual direction?”. It is first important to clarify that spiritual direction isn’t only for clerics, religious or the super-pious – it is for Continue reading

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Why You Should Get a Master’s in Psychology

February 8, 2019July 27, 2021Divine Mercy University
Why You Should Get a Master’s in Psychology

In choosing a career path, our minds echo as multiple questions ricochet off the inside walls of our skull: Will I be happy with this path? Does this fall in line with my skills and values? Will this degree be enough for me? Will this provide enough for my family? Am I helping people? Do Continue reading

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What Makes a Good Counselor?

October 30, 2018Divine Mercy University
What Makes a Good Counselor?

Have you ever thought about a career in counseling? Are you concerned whether or not a counseling degree will help you find a job that would “be worth it”? If so, below are just a handful of job titles you could earn with a degree in counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counselor Rehabilitation Counselor Addictions Counselor Continue reading

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3 Reasons to Get a Master’s in Counseling

October 23, 2018Divine Mercy University
3 Reasons to Get a Master’s in Counseling

Do you have a passion for helping people who suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition? With a Master’s in Counseling degree you can act as a direct catalyst to improve the lives of those most in need. Here’s a list of undeniable reasons you should pursue your master’s degree at Divine Mercy University. 1) Continue reading

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5 Myths of Online Learning

October 2, 2018Divine Mercy University
5 Myths of Online Learning

Are you returning to school this semester? Are you dreading the impeding routine of being at school from dawn ‘till dusk, only to return home late in the evening for further study and class assignments? Well, you could go through all that schooling–the lectures, the discussion groups, the papers and presentations, the exams and pop Continue reading

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Online Master’s Degrees: What’s the Difference?

June 8, 2018Divine Mercy University
Online Master’s Degrees: What’s the Difference?

If you’re new to the mental health arena, you may be wondering what differs between an education in psychology versus counseling. To help you figure out which course of study matches your career and vocation goals, we’ve created a comparison chart (below). The best thing about our online master’s degrees is that they are both Continue reading

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Sample Course: Common Psychological Problems

May 4, 2018Divine Mercy University
Sample Course: Common Psychological Problems

If you work with people on a daily basis, you would benefit from being able to recognize common psychological problems. Not only would this skill allow you to help others who face mental health challenges, but it would also position you as a leader in your workplace and community. In the online Master’s in Psychology Continue reading

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What Jobs Can I Get with a Psychology Degree?

February 14, 2018Divine Mercy University
What Jobs Can I Get with a Psychology Degree?

An education in psychology can present you with many job opportunities. Besides the all-too-familiar role as a psychologist, there are countless other jobs in education, government, business, mental health and, even, ministry. The main skill that psychology students gain is the ability to understand how the human person thinks, acts and behaves. How they help Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Get a Master’s in Psychology Degree

February 13, 2018July 27, 2021Divine Mercy University
5 Reasons to Get a Master’s in Psychology Degree

Getting a master’s degree has become the new norm. According to Census Bureau data, nearly one out of every 10 Americans over the age of 25 has a master’s degree. The annual median income for people with a master’s degree is also about $10,000 more than those with a bachelor’s degree. With a Master of Science Continue reading

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Divine Mercy University (DMU) is a Catholic graduate university of psychology and counseling programs. It was founded in 1999 as the Institute for the Psychological Sciences. The university offers a Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology, Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, and Certificate Programs.
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