Gain the expertise you need to advance your career with the Master of Science (MS) in Psychology online degree program at Southern New Hampshire University. This accredited online master's degree program can help prepare you to play an important role in the mental health and wellness of diverse populations in various environments from hospitals to schools, government facilities, and beyond. You'll deepen your understanding of research methods, cognitive psychology, social psychology and personality, learning theory, and ethical practice while focusing on the real-world application of psychological research. Our master's in psychology online degree program offers the flexibility to pair your psychology studies with the exploration of complementary disciplines. The 8-course core features classes in psychology research, measurement, ethics, and more.

Learn how to:

- Explain psychology's ability to promote agency and wellbeing

- Address issues by evaluating the relevance, priority, and appropriateness of responses

- Plan, conduct and evaluate the research to advance knowledge in psychology and promote wellbeing

- Use theories, methods, and research to generate new ideas and findings

- Incorporate empathy, reflectivity, and an appreciation for collaboration and diversity of perspectives into work

- Demonstrate a clear understanding of professional ethics

Diversify your knowledge by sticking with the general track or develop a deeper understanding of your interests when you choose one of 3 concentrations:

- child and adolescent development psychology

- forensic psychology

- industrial-organizational psychology.

Please note that the MS in Psychology at SNHU is not a clinical psychology program and will not lead directly to licensure. Taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience, the MS in Psychology curriculum will provide you with a solid foundation in psychology aligned with the industry's expectations and standards.

Throughout your courses, you'll deepen your understanding in crucial areas of psychology including:

- Cognitive psychology. Understand how mental processes such as memory, language, attention, learning, and decision-making inform psychology.

- Ethical practice. Study moral principles within the field of psychology and apply expected professional standards of conduct.

- Personality. Explore the theories, research, and approaches pertaining to personality and its variation throughout populations.

- Research methods. Learn how to gather and analyze data to plan and conduct research in real-world applications.

- Social psychology. Examine contemporary and classic theories on how people interact with the environment, technology, and society as a whole.

You'll also sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills while applying theory to practical applications. Whether your bachelor's degree was in psychology or you've decided to begin a new career, enrolling in the master's in psychology program could be a great choice for you.

Because psychology is such a widely applicable discipline, the statistical analysis, and research skills you gain in the MS in Psychology program will prepare you for work in a surprising variety of professions and contexts including:

- Advocacy, social services, and law enforcement

- Business and marketing

- Employee training and human resources

- Consultancy and project coordination

- Technology, research, and data analysis

- Course instruction and more

The master's in psychology curriculum culminates in a capstone and seminar, in which you'll integrate all you've learned into a faculty- and peer-reviewed project centered on a contemporary issue in psychology. In this capstone, you'll synthesize what you've learned, integrating the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout your coursework.

The capstone work was the most important work that Karen Raquel Quezada '21 said she did at SNHU. "The reason this class stood out to me was that it allowed me to get a sense of everything that I learned in my program throughout those last two years," she said. "I was able to incorporate everything that I learned into that one final paper. The takeaways that I use frequently are practicing being ethical and creating healthy boundaries in my workplace and reminding myself to do no harm."

Expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials:

- Completed Application

- Undergraduate transcripts, which we can retrieve for you by submitting a Transcript Request Form Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

If you don't have a background in psychology or a related field, you may need to take up to 3 foundation courses. For those who do not meet the minimum requirements, the following courses may be required:

- Foundations of Psychology

- Foundations in Statistics

- Foundations in Research Methods

Note: This program does not prepare you for state licensure.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)