Master of Science in Applied Psychology
The Power of Understanding
From the corporate environment to the public sector, the online Master of Applied Psychology (MSAP) program at Sacred Heart University draws from the belief that achievement in a wide variety of industries and career fields begins with a fundamental understanding of people and their behavior.
The Applied Psychology master's degree from SHU is designed to help students immediately apply cutting-edge theory to real-world business situations. A diverse faculty made up of veteran professors, many of whom are licensed psychologists themselves, deliver a powerful curriculum exploring a range of human behaviors. Students will examine how to motivate individuals and organizations, how to assess and improve performance, and how to counsel those in need of assistance.
Graduates can take their skills into virtually any career field, including human resource management, labor relations, social services, and the fast-growing government sector. The degree is also excellent preparation for future doctoral studies.
Built on the foundation of a research-driven core curriculum, the Sacred Heart University MSAP program offers a choice of two career-oriented concentrations and a general track that you can customize to match your interests and professional goals.
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology: This concentration focuses on applying psychology in the workplace. By studying personnel management, organizational behavior, performance assessment, and employee development, you will gain skills and experience that can be applied in a variety of industries.
- Community Psychology: Learn how psychology is applied to the care of individuals and the general public in settings such as schools and social service agencies.
- General Track: Choose four electives that reflect your personal and career interests.
An undergraduate degree in psychology is not required. Students who do not have a degree in the field can complete an online preparatory prerequisite course that offers foundational knowledge about psychology's applications in various settings, legal and ethical issues, and the impact of cultural background on human interaction.
Request more information or call us today at 877-791-7181 to learn more about the online Master of Applied Psychology degree from Sacred Heart University.
Why Choose Sacred Heart University's Online MS in Applied Psychology?
The 100% online curriculum at SHU helps you harness the career-building power of a master's degree while allowing you to schedule your coursework around your job and family. Whether your goal is to advance your career immediately or go on to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology, the online MSAP from Sacred Heart University is an efficient and cost-effective solution.
Other features of Sacred Heart's online Master of Applied Psychology program include:
- Available in a part-time format with access to an expert faculty with decades of psychology education experience. Many professors are also practicing, licensed psychologists who bring invaluable clinical and corporate experience to the classroom.
- U.S. News and World Report recently ranked SHU as one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North, according to the 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges."
Want to learn more? Call us today at 877-791-7181 or request more information online.
