Master - Psychology: Applied Psychology

Do you want to learn the skills needed to succeed in professional psychology practice? If so, Walden University's Master of Science in Psychology program with a specialization in Applied Psychology may be right for you. Read more about this online master's degree program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Applied Psychology at Walden University focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Some attention is also given to building research skills and methodology in psychology. The degree program provides you with a solid foundation for study at the doctoral level. Some of the courses offered in the degree program include social psychology, tests and measurement, culture and psychology, ethics and standards of psychology, and psychopathology from a clinical perspective.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you are interested in applying to the M.S. of Psychology program with a specialization in Applied Psychology, you should have a bachelor's degree and a strong background in scientific research and analysis. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

To earn the M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Psychology, you must complete 53 credits. The curriculum is composed of 12 graduate psychology courses. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses

  • Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
  • Lifespan Development
  • Psychotherapy Interventions I
  • Research Theory, Design, and Methods
  • Social Psychology
  • Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
  • Tests and Measurement
  • Psychopathology From a Clinical Perspective
  • Biopsychology
  • Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
  • Culture and Psychology
  • Ethics and Standards of Psychology

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you complete Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Applied Psychology, you have an opportunity to pursue jobs in relevant fields. Employers could include research centers, community colleges, and community service organizations. Job candidates should have strong communication and research skills.

Careers that graduates could pursue include:

  • Research associate
  • College instructor
  • Community center director

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

After completing the M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Applied Psychology, you could be interested in continuing your studies and earning a doctorate in the field. This could increase your knowledge of psychology and might prepare you for advanced positions. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degree options that graduates could pursue include:

  • Doctor of Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • Psy.D. in School Psychology
  • Psy.D. in Educational Psychology

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Note on Licensure

The M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.