Online Master of Science in Psychology

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The MS in Psychology program in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences is home to highly productive researchers who publish in top-tier journals and who have received numerous internal and external funding, as well as awards for career achievements.What it costs?
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The online Master of Science in Psychology degree is designed for individuals who desire to gain additional research knowledge or who want to pursue a career in mental health, nonprofit, or marketing.

The core courses include statistics and research methods as well as professional issues in psychology. Students can then take in-depth elective courses in several areas, including abnormal psychology, affective science, behavior analysis, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, legal psychology, psychophysiology and social psychology. Career opportunities for students with an online MS in Psychology include psychologists, social workers, researchers and analysts, though most of these will require further study beyond this program. (Note: this program will not make its graduates eligible for licensure for clinical practice.)

The Master’s program is offered to both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can earn the degree in as little as 18 months. Part-time students will take longer to complete the degree, but must fulfill all requirements for the degree within six years from the date of their first course. Students must meet all admissions criteria of the Graduate College and the MS Psychology program.

The online Master of Science in Psychology degree is designed for individuals who desire to gain additional research knowledge or who want to pursue a career in mental health, nonprofit, or marketing.  This is a rigorous course-intensive program that requires writing and statistics; the program is best suited for highly motivated individuals.

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  • Top-tier research university
  • #4 online undergraduate degree programs in the nation
  • #5 in the nation for producing the best-qualified graduates

Calendar

Next Start Date:

08/16/18
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Required Core (9 credit hours)

PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3)
PSY 515 Quantitative Analysis I (3)
PSY 500 Research Methods (3)

Electives (24 credit hours) 

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)

PSY 553 Capstone in General Psychology (3)

Faculty

ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty members are made up of some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. You will learn from nationally renowned faculty including:

  • Psychologists
  • Sociologists

Program Summary

Total Hours:

33

Related Careers

The ASU Online Master of Science in Psychology is not a pre-clinical or counseling program. The MS in Psychology will not allow students to work professionally or to practice as a licensed counselor or "clinical psychologist," which requires a PhD and additional postdoctoral training. Graduates with an ASU Online Master of Science in Psychology may need additional hands-on research experience prior to applying to a doctoral program.

Graduates with an ASU Online Master of Science in Psychology will have a variety of career options. This program provides individuals with new career opportunities as well as current professionals an opportunity to learn more about psychology and research methods for their current career.

Graduates may pursue careers in:

  • Local, State, or Federal Government: These roles may include work in human resources, rehabilitation services, or program management.
  • Mental Health Field: These roles may include work related to behavioral health, rehabilitation services, or social services. To advance in this field, additional academic training in clinical or counseling psychology.
  • Business and Advertising: These roles may include work in human resources, employee training, public relations, or market research.

Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.30 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a completed a minimum of 6 credit hours of graduate level coursework from an accredited institution and has achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA, or higher.

All applicants must submit:

  1. Graduate admission application and application fee
  2. Official transcripts
  3. Statement of purpose
  4. GRE scores (combined minimum verbal and quantitative score of 300)
  5. Two letters of recommendation
  6. Proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.

The statement of purpose should describe the educational background, scholarly interests, and academic and professional goals of the applicant.

Priority is given to applicants who have achieved a 305 or higher on the GRE.

It is preferred that the letters of recommendation are from faculty members who know the applicant's work well; if these are not available, then recommendations should be from individuals in supervisory or professional roles.

The MS program in Psychology requires the GRE for all applicants; however, this requirement can be waived if the student’s application materials meet all standards for admission and one of the following conditions are met:

  1. The applicant has achieved a 3.30 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution

    2. OR

  2. The student has completed a minimum of 6 credit hours of graduate level coursework from an accredited institution and has achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA, or higher.

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