Online Master’s in Applied Psychology Integrating Psychological Principles for Real-World Solutions and Human Betterment
Transform Lives with Liberty University’s Master of Applied Psychology Online
Are you fascinated by how the human brain works and passionate about applying these insights to improve the lives of others? If so, Liberty University’s master’s in psychology online program – applied psychology is the program for you!
You’ll find that pursuing a degree in applied psychology can provide you with a diverse skill set. You can then use these skills to positively affect people in many different settings. Our Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology online emphasizes our Christian worldview and how we can use studies in psychology to optimize human functioning while glorifying God.
Our dedicated faculty will challenge you to bridge psychological understandings with a biblical worldview. You’ll study how psychology confirms and supports the truths taught in God’s Word. By studying applied psychology at Liberty University, you can be better prepared to practice it in a way that complements a Christian worldview.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology.
What is Applied Psychology?
Applied psychology takes insights from psychological theories and applies them to a variety of settings like schools, corporations, and clinical environments. Rather than researching and developing theories, you will be on the front lines. You’ll use innovation to determine how to best incorporate these theories to improve your industry. A master’s in applied psychology will help you understand the needs of the people around you and how to meet them.
What Will You Study in a Master’s Degree in Psychology – Applied Psychology?
Liberty’s master’s in applied psychology can take you on a fascinating exploration of psychological science and Christian faith. Through 5 essential psychology courses, you can gain advanced training in research methods and statistics in psychology. Our master’s in applied psychology degree program is designed to help you understand how various individual social and cultural factors influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Through 5 core courses in Liberty University’s master’s in applied psychology, you can study:
- Cognitive psychology theory and research
- How to design, conduct, and present your own research
- Methodology, statistical techniques, ethics, and data analysis in research
- Theories for human behavior in social contexts
- The relationship between psychological science and Christian faith
Our applied psychology master’s degree also gives you the unique opportunity to customize your degree with an area of study. These specializations are designed to give you a better understanding of the field of psychology in specific contexts.
The general psychology specialization is the most flexible option. This concentration includes 2 courses in test construction/validation and the psychology of learning. Then, for the remaining 5 specialization courses, you’ll be able to take any 500-600 level psychology courses of your choosing – so you can get the specific training you need to match your unique goals.
The developmental concentration can help you become a critical consumer of developmental research within physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains and implement empirically supported solutions to real-world problems.
The industrial/organizational psychology concentration can strengthen your skills in evaluating and applying organizational research so that you are prepared to lead in the industrial and organizational psychology field.
The public mental health specialization can help equip you to address the growing mental health crisis in today’s society – so you can create positive change in communities and in the lives of individuals.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Psychology – Applied Psychology?
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Potential Career Options for Graduates with an Applied Psychology Master’s Degree
- Caseworker
- Developmental specialist
- Employment counselor
- Human resource analyst
- Psychology technician
- Rehabilitation counselor
- Research assistant
- Social services manager
MA in Applied Psychology Degree Options
When you pursue a Master of Arts in Psychology, you will choose one of the following specializations to personalize your degree to your unique professional goals.
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Public Mental Health
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
