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Programs
M.S. in Psychology
| University | Walden University |
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Learning type | Online |
With a graduate degree in psychology, you’ll learn to think critically about psychological theory and conduct basic or applied research. Through Walden’s sequentially designed course model, you will engage in reflective learning and collaboration that will give you a solid foundation in psychological principles. You’ll also be able to use your M.S. in Psychology credits towards the completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology at Walden University. Your online graduate degree prepares you for both continuing studies and career advancement in areas such as counseling, psychological analysis and evaluation, industrial-organizational psychology, or human resource management.
Graduate Degree Specializations
General Program
Walden’s M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries, health care organizations, communities, and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and principles of psychological science.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The need for applying psychology is continually important to creating a healthy workplace. As business has gone more global, organizations increasingly recognize the need to address family and personal issues with employees as well as the specific cultures around the world and within companies. This degree will help prepare you for a number of roles within organizations and the military, including productivity issues, helping people through closures, supporting employees on international assignments, and dealing with counterproductive workplace behavior. You’ll also be prepared to apply basic psychology competencies, such as data analysis, employment, training, counseling, team building, and several other areas. This specialization provides pre-doctoral training and builds practitioner-oriented competencies.
