Applied Psychology (MS)

Deeply explore core concepts in applied psychology

The Master’s in Applied Psychology is designed to strengthen your understanding of applied psychology by deeply exploring core concepts to help clarify your interest in the field and prepare you for advanced job opportunities or further training.

Graduate students doing a psychology survey and research

Three people working through a psychology

Gain core competencies in applied psychology fields.

Have a better understanding of how family systems, culture, and economic status play a role in one’s mental health.

Research, analyze, and evaluate key statistics and trends found in behavioral health.

Prepare to work in a variety of settings, such as community mental health agencies, higher education, research settings, non-profit agencies, and within healthcare organizations.

Quick View

Degree type:
– MS in Applied Psychology

Study options:
– Online
– Full-time and part-time

Application deadlines:
Fall: Aug 1
Spring: Dec 1

GRE: Not required

F1 Eligible: No

Curriculum

Coursework for the Applied Psychology master’s provides evidence-based knowledge in applied psychology. Students select one of two tracks that focuses their curriculum:

Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology
Prevention Science

Sample Curriculum

This is sample curriculum, subject to change.

The chart below describes a sequence of courses as taught in the recent past. This chart is not a planning document for what course will be taught in which semester (spring or fall) in the future. For that information, students should consult with their academic advisor or see the university course catalog.

Core Courses
Electives by Track

Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology

CAEP6247 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

CAEP5878 Pediatric Psychology

CAEP5879 Trauma and Mental Health

CAEP6218 Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development

CAEP5150 Early Intervention: Family Systems

CAEP6222 Human Sexuality

Prevention Science

CAEP6220 Development Across the Life Span

PHTH6204 Society, Behavior, and Health

CAEP6242 Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

CAEP6360 Consultation and Program Evaluation

CAEP5876 Mental Health Education and Program Planning

Admissions Requirements

To apply to the Applied Behavior Analysis you will need the following:

Overall GPA of 3.2

Application Fee

Two letters of recommendation

Transcripts from all institutions attended

Resumé

TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

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