Applied Psychology

What you will learn

Our Master of Science in Applied Psychology prepares you to apply a deep understanding of human behavior and psychological principles to a variety of real-world environments. You’ll gain a solid foundation in traditional and emerging subdisciplines and practices of psychology, and you’ll then combine that knowledge with your skills and interests as you prepare for an adaptive career in your field of choice. Along the way, you can earn a variety of certifications and badges to build your resume and demonstrate, on paper, your skills to potential employers.

With a master’s degree in applied psychology online, you can pursue careers in business, government, education, healthcare, non-profit organizations, creative arts and more. Whichever type of career field you choose to pursue, there will be no shortage of job opportunities for you to help people and organizations solve complex challenges and meet goals through an intimate understanding of psychology.

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*Time to completion varies based on allowable transfer credits from any prior undergraduate coursework. **All rates subject to change. Please see Cost and Aid for more information.

PY 610: Applied Psychology – Current Theories and Practices 

Psychology’s long historical and theoretical foundations in the philosophical and psychoanalytic paradigms was disrupted during the 1940’s when Industrial and Organizational Psychology took precedence during World War II. Since that time, disruptive innovations in the behavioral underpinnings of human functions that can be readily observed were touted to be more substantive than the cognitive sciences, which historically centered upon unobservable psychological phenomena (e.g., consciousness), would proffer. 

PY 620: Social Psychology – Study of Social Theories to Explore Complexities of Culture 

Social psychology is occurring all around us – in the world, on television and in other media, within our own psyches, and particularly when we interact with one another and in group settings. This course will take a deeper dive into the phenomena that occur when people engage in socialization. From influence to cognition, attributions to attitudes, each of us has a lens through which we view society and ourselves. This lens, albeit biased and wrought with interpretive constraints, is the compass that guides our actions, values, beliefs, thoughts and feelings about the world around us. This course will prepare you in your professional and personal interactions and provide you with tools that prepare you to engage across cultures, settings, and other boundaries of time and space. 

PY 630: Behavioral Psychology – Learning, Behavior and Motivation 

Behavioral modification is an essential component in the evaluation and treatment of behaviors that are dysfunctional and which threaten an individual’s social, emotional, psychological and/or behavioral well-being. In this course, you will learn the process of behavioral modification and change through the lens of behavioral psychological principles, including but not limited to behavioral analysis, behavioral modification, behavioral assessment, and components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). 

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*Student’s curriculum will depend upon which credits are transferred.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an applied psychology degree?

An applied psychology program is designed for professionals who want to understand how to apply psychological theories and principles to strategies that result in success and optimal outcomes for the individual and organization. The curriculum prepares students to apply their learnings to many professional fields, including education, healthcare and other areas of business. 

What is the difference between a psychology degree and applied psychology degree?

A psychology degree is focused on developing a foundational understanding of psychology by learning theories, techniques and principles of human behavior. Applied psychology helps students understand how to implement their understanding of psychology in real-world clinical, educational and business settings. 

What can you do with a master’s in applied psychology?

With a master’s in applied psychology, you can pursue a variety of careers in countless professional settings. You can pursue a career in human resources, counseling, social services, occupational therapy and many others. When you contact Husson Online, we can help you determine if our master’s in applied psychology is the best fit for your career trajectory. 

What are the three areas of applied psychology?

The three main areas of applied psychology are clinical psychology, educational psychology and industrial-organizational psychology. With the master’s in applied psychology offered at Husson Online, you can prepare for several careers in these essential areas. 

How many years is an applied psychology degree?

Like most master’s in applied psychology programs, you can complete this program in about two years. Time of completion can also depend on several factors, including transfer credits and the individual student’s pace of coursework.

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