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ONLINE mSP DEGREE
Master of Science in Psychology
ONLINE mSP DEGREE
Master of Science in Psychology
Master's degree
18 months
Approximate Program Length
36
Total Credits
$698
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Understand why people behave the way they do. Our Master of Science in Psychology gives you skills to evaluate human behavior and help individuals and groups function more effectively. Although this program doesn’t prepare you for professional licensure, you’ll be able to apply psychological principles to address personal, social and organizational problems.
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Psychology
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Ethical and social responsibility
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Communication
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Scientific mindedness
Earn skills course by course
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Showcase new skills in weeks – not years – as you pursue your degree.
Courses
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Science in Psychology.
What you'll learn
When you earn your online master’s in psychology, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate psychological principles and practice in the context of human interactions.
- Assess the implications of psychological research on the human experience.
- Evaluate professional considerations related to ethics and diversity.
- Synthesize appropriate tactics for personal and professional communication in psychology
Program Purpose Statement
The Master of Science in Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master's in Psychology degree?
An MSP can prepare you to be a:
- Psychology Instructor
- Compliance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Earn your degree without starting from scratch
Credit transfer made easy
Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution.
Up to $1 million a month in available scholarships
Our scholarships aren’t just for the chosen few. We’ll help you understand which scholarships you may qualify for, worth up to $3,000.
Need some help?
Our enrollment representatives provide personal support while you make an informed choice about going back to school. Reach us by phone at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.