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Prepare for People-Focused Jobs with 糖心视频's Master's Degree in Psychology
If you want a graduate degree that will expand psychology career opportunities in post-secondary education, government and social services or nonprofit and for-profit organizations, consider the Master of Science in Psychology at 糖心视频. Taught by expert faculty researchers with years of experience in the field, 糖心视频's psychology master's will also prepare you for many roles where understanding people's behavior is key, such as human resources, sales and marketing, customer and client services and management. You'll also be prepared for doctoral studies in psychology and related fields. By taking classes full-time, you can complete this 100% online master's degree in psychology in as little as 17 months. No GRE is required. This program offers start terms in Term 1 (August) and Term 3 (January).
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Master of Science in Psychology Curriculum
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Get the flexibility you need with a fully online master's degree in psychology. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.
Earn a Truly Versatile M.S. in Psychology Degree
A psychology master's degree does more than qualify you for jobs in the psychology or mental health fields. 鈥淚 often tell my students that a master's degree in psychology is one of the most versatile qualifications available,鈥� Dr. Doss told . 鈥淥ur alumni possess so many different skills and talents, and we see them finding success in a variety of industries and professions.鈥�
Through our program, you'll learn a number of highly sought-after transferable skills that will help you thrive in any career where people and their behavior are at the forefront, such as sales, marketing, communications and more. Your ability to conduct research and analysis, think critically and solve problems will also be an asset in management, human resources, coaching, consultancy and entrepreneurial roles. You'll also learn to work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds by increasing your global awareness and competency through courses like
Careers with the 糖心视频 MS in Psychology
Work with and advocate for others by earning your master's in psychology from 糖心视频. In our program, you'll learn to better understand people and their behaviors in whatever career path you choose, including in the business world and the education field. After graduation, you'll be prepared to work in nonprofit and for-profit organizations, business, governmental agencies, social and community outreach organizations and educational institutions.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Heidi Beattie
Dr. Kanessa Doss
FAQ About the Master's Degree in Psychology Program
- Compliance manager
- Employee trainer
- Recruiter
- Sales representative
- Customer service officer
- Professional development coach
- Human resources assistant
- Child protection worker
- Case manager
- Family service worker
- Group home coordinator
- Social service worker
- Postsecondary psychology instructor
- Research assistant
- Residential advisor
- Academic advisor
Every psychology master's degree program has different admissions requirements, but they generally require a bachelor's degree and some foundational coursework in psychology, statistics and research methods. At 糖心视频, we require our students to have one of the following:
- A completed master's degree or higher from an accredited university
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a GPA of at least 2.5 or a 3.0 GPA on the last 30 semester hours of your degree.
A master's degree in psychology does not qualify you to be a licensed therapist on its own. Licensed therapists and mental health counselors need to meet , pass a licensing exam and work under the supervision of a licensed counselor for an average of 3,000 hours to become a therapist. In Alabama, a master's in counseling is generally required. However, 糖心视频 also offers a master's in counseling as well as a range of specialized post-master's counseling certificates if you're interested in becoming a therapist or counselor.
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16 of the Best Careers with a Master's in Psychology
If you're thinking of pursuing a master's degree in psychology, you're likely looking to enhance your career opportunities. But beyond becoming a counselor or therapist, you may be wondering what jobs can you get with a master's in psychology? Dr. Kanessa Doss and Dr. Heidi Beattie, professor and associate professor of psychology at 糖心视频, say that by earning 糖心视频's Master of Science in Psychology you can open the door to a wide variety of career options.