M.A. in Applied Psychology – General Psychology

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A. in Applied Psychology – General Psychology Degree Program?

• Cognitive psychology
• Research methods and statistics in psychology
• Social psychology
• The connection between psychology and Christianity

In the general psychology degree track, you’ll explore the psychology of learning with an emphasis on instrumental conditioning, motivation, and affect as they relate to the field of developmental psychology. You can gain the skills necessary to understand and critique existing research in the field of learning and cognitive psychology. This program also discusses methods for producing and improving tests and assessments of knowledge, skills, and other psychological constructs.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to handpick 5 classes from an extensive list of graduate-level psychology course options. For instance, you could explore intervention and behavior support, child psychology, adult psychology, developmental neuropsychology, geropsychology, and much more! By selecting the courses that match your interests and goals, you can broaden your horizons and hone your skill set for the particular career you’re looking to pursue.

Potential Careers for Graduates of the M.A. in Applied Psychology – General Psychology Program

• Behavioral support specialist
• Community mental health educator
• Community mental health prevention specialist
• Organizational consultant
• Psychology instructor
• Research analyst
• Social service manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your General Psychology Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You can complete this M.A. in Applied Psychology – General Psychology program in as little as 1.5 years!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 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)