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The Master's in Applied Psychology enhances your grasp of applied psychology through an in-depth examination of fundamental principles, helping you refine your professional focus while equipping you for higher-level career prospects or additional education.
Northeastern's MS in Applied Psychology delivers research-backed expertise and therapeutic techniques for students pursuing doctoral studies in psychology, as well as graduates in human services, psychology, and health sciences seeking specialized training in applied psychology without clinical licensure goals.
The fully online program offers the convenience to maintain employment or complete your degree from any location.
This Applied Psychology MS program tackles pressing mental health challenges affecting individuals, families, workplaces, and communities—including isolation, depression-related issues, domestic abuse, firearm violence, sexual trauma, prejudice, and economic hardship.
Alumni of the Applied Psychology Master's program gain qualifications for roles across corporate and nonprofit sectors addressing community mental health, academic research, medical services, and beyond. Demand for skilled practitioners continues rising, as many individuals with recognized mental health conditions lack access to care from professionals with advanced applied psychology training.
Enrolling graduate and professional program students are required to submit to Northeastern University (NU) their official transcripts including evidence of the completion of the bachelor’s degree and the date of degree conferral within 30 days from the start of their first academic term.
Minimum Score Required: TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language: 79 and a writing portion of 20; Academic IELTS: 6.5 no band lower than 6; Pearson: 53; Duolingo English Test: (ON 160-POINT SCALE): 105; (ON 100-POINT SCALE): 48.
Deadline: Aug 1