You have spent a good part of your career providing psychology services designed to help clients deal with mental health issues of people in post-pandemic society, especially children and adolescents. Now, it is your turn. Pursue your career enhancement goals—mater more skills for your expertise—with an online Applied Psychology program at Keiser University.
Our Master of Science in Applied Psychology program is practitioner-based rather than research-focused to help you take the practical next step in your career. It offers the foundational insights and hands-on skills you need to pursue industrial expertise roles in areas of psychological assessment and counseling services for schools, corporate human resource management functions, practical skills to deal with mental health issues, professional communication skills, and keep real-time pace with increasing changing needs in the marketplace.
Up to 12 credits of transfer credit
Community, Corporate, and School organizations Psychology service specialist roles— Employee training specialist, Human Resource consulting, Evaluation and assessment analyst, Career planner, Workplace behavior researcher, etc.
Online
Financial aid for those who qualify**
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* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
Keiser’s Master of Science in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) is more practice-based. The program has a curriculum that incorporates professional courses such as counseling, community psychology, and abnormal psychology, which are fitting in high market demand. It allows for a wider audience who may be interested in the practice of psychology-related jobs in China. Compared with Keiser University’s other general Psychology program, Applied Psychology has a higher social recognition in terms of professional and career prospects.
The mission of the Master of Science in Applied Psychology program is to Foster highly competent professionals, well-versed in applied psychology, who meet the development needs of mental health services, are inclusive and multiculturally proficient, and have good professional competence and psychological skills.
Featuring a “Students First” mentality, Keiser University is committed to providing the Psychology students need to excel in their careers and their lives—whether that is through this Applied Psychology degree program or one of the dozens of other doctoral or master’s degree programs. Our commitment to putting students first leads us to offer several learning options, including both on-campus and online delivery formats.
Through our online Applied Psychology program, we help students prepare to achieve career goals, whether that’s leading Community, Corporate, or School organizations training programs.
Pursue leadership and career advancement opportunities throughout academics with Keiser’s Applied Psychology program. This master’s degree program is designed to give working professionals like you a practitioner-based Psychology service to better prepare for the daily challenges today’s niche market demand face. You will learn how to maximize your leadership potential and applied skills in academic and corporate training and leadership environments.
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
The program prepares students to:
The Master of Science in Applied Psychology program fosters a scientific mindset, humanistic orientation, social responsibility, and psychological competence aim to prepare students to master theoretical knowledge, scientific research methods, and practical skills of psychology. Students will be able to provide professional mental health services in organizations, such as schools, government departments, communities, and many other places.
All courses are taught in Mandarin, no GRE is required.
To receive a Master of Science in Applied Psychology degree, students must earn 36 graduate semester credit hours. Curriculum includes:
Graduate Division Courses
| MS in Applied Psychology (36 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Psychology of Decision Making | 3.0 credit hours |
| History and Systems of Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Counseling Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Community Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Health Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Evolutionary Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Tests and Measurements | 3.0 credit hours |
| Master’s Thesis | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Component (9 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Research | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Design | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advances in Psychology Research | 3.0 credit hours |
Upon graduation from our Master of Science in Applied Psychology program, you will have gained the skills—and the credentials—you need to pursue and excel in careers like:
We understand that today’s students have many responsibilities and obligations in their lives. At Keiser, we deliver the same quality education through different scheduling options to accommodate busy schedules. Whether you choose day, evening, or online classes, chances are, you will find a schedule that fits yours and allows you to fulfill one of the most important commitments you can make – a commitment to your education.
