Duration

1.5 years

Starting Date

Anytime

Tuition Fee

$615 per credit

Location

Online

About the program

What Is Applied Psychology?

Applied psychology takes insights from psychological theories and applies them to a variety of settings like schools, corporations, and clinical environments. Rather than researching and developing theories, you will be on the front lines. You’ll use innovation to determine how to best incorporate these theories to improve your industry. A master’s in applied psychology will help you understand the needs of the people around you and how to meet them.

Meet Needs in a Variety of Fields

You’ll find that pursuing a degree in applied psychology can provide you with a diverse skill set. You can then use these skills to positively affect people in many different settings. Take a look at what you can do with one of our specializations in applied psychology:

  • Developmental Psychology – Work with people who have mental and behavioral disorders. You may work with patients in a hospital, school, or even your own practice!
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Apply your skills to improve work relations within a company. You may improve the company’s culture and employee satisfaction.
  • Public Mental Health – Develop programs and methods for fostering mental wellness in communities and organizations. You may work in mental health education, epidemiology, case management, and more!

How an Online Master’s in Psychology Can Benefit You?

Are you looking for a lucrative career that combines your love for theory with your love for working with people and your heart for service? If that sounds like you, earning a master’s in applied psychology is the perfect first step towards your dreams.

Liberty University’s master’s in Applied Psychology (Online) can help open the door to a variety of careers in the behavioral sciences field. Some of the positions you could pursue with this degree include:

  • Caseworker
  • Non-licensed counselor
  • Professor
  • Psychology technician
  • Research assistant
  • Social services manager

Additionally, completing a master’s degree may help you earn a higher salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with a master’s degree earned approximately 18% more than those with only a bachelor’s degree in 2021. With a master’s degree under your belt, you too could pursue a significant pay increase in your current job or in another role entirely.

Career Opportunities

As someone who is passionate about helping others, you’re interested in pursuing this degree so you can make a profession out of it. So, what can you do with a master’s in applied psychology?

Take a look at some of the careers that may be available to you after completing your online psychology master’s degree:

  • Developmental specialist
  • Employment counselor
  • Human resource analyst
  • Rehabilitation counselor
  • Social services manager

Specializations

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Public Mental Health

Minimum requirements

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 GPA or above for admission in good standing.

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