MS Degree Program in Psychology

Program Title: M.S. in Psychology

Description: The M.S. course is meant for professionals who are interested in pursuing a career as counselors in community agencies, mental health centers, social organizations, mental care hospitals etc. Graduates can also choose to go for a licensure at the LPC level or pursue PhD in psychology. The course strengthens critical thinking, assessment skills and intervention techniques. The training will help develop psychological theories, scientific methods and principles of psychological science. The degree will help students analyze, understand and solve a variety of behavioral problems.

Syllabus: The curriculum provides a comprehensive coverage of various psychological and human sciences. Topics include:

• Developmental Psychology
• Human Sexuality
• Psychopathology
• Professional Ethics and the Law
• Counseling Systems and Techniques
• Assessment Techniques
• Physiological Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• The Research Process
• Alcohol/Chemical Substance Abuse
• Psychology of Aging

Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission

Format of Education: Online Course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: The career prospects for psychologists are expected to be very strong. They find employment in a variety of settings like health services, hospitals, mental health care centers, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes and so on. Government sector also employs psychologists in hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, and other settings. They held more than 200,000 jobs last year. Graduates with a master's degree in psychology can opt for teaching positions in school and industrial-organizational psychology. The average annual earnings of psychologists were approx. $50,000 last year.

University / Institutes:

Capella University: Established in 1993, Capella University is an accredited distance learning institution. Students from over 63 countries are benefiting from Capella's high quality online programs.