M.S. in Psychology
Residential Master’s Degree in Psychology
Gain the knowledge you need to succeed in your future career with an M.S. in Psychology from Liberty University. Develop research, behavioral modification, and program evaluation skills and practice applying scientific research to help solve real-world problems. Learn to craft evidence-based solutions to problems that are supported by literature and compelling data.
Program professors hold advanced degrees and have expertise in many aspects of the field, including program development, implementation, and evaluation in behavioral health, education, human services, and clinical research. Liberty University faculty are grounded in their biblical worldview and dedicated to your success.
This degree prepares you to meet the growing need for professionals in the field of psychology. While there are no prerequisites for this program, you should enter with an understanding of the core methods, statistics, and research of the psychology discipline.
Skills you will learn:
- Research
- Integration
- Cognitive studies
- Program evaluation
- Research development
- Behavior modification
Academic Information: M.S. in Psychology
Credit Hours
36 credit hours
Residential Programs of Study
Psychology (M.S.) – General Psychology
Psychology (M.S.) – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Admissions Requirements
Core Psychology Classes
- Statistics & Research Design I (MSPS 500)
- Social Psychology (MSPS 513)
- Psychology & Christianity Integration (MSPS 521)
- Cognitive Psychology: Theories & Methodology (MSPS 531)
Discover a Career in Psychology
Psychology Career Opportunities
- Public Mental Health Professional
- Program Manager
- Clinical Research Specialist
- Grant Writer
- Evaluator
- Trainer
- Consultant
- Emergency Response Specialist