M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health

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Help Others Begin the Healing Process with an M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health from Liberty

Sometimes, life can be challenging. With a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health from Liberty, you can help others maintain a healthy state of mind. At Liberty, you will have the opportunity to personalize your degree so that you can specialize and hone skills in the area that you feel called. If you want to work with children, adolescents, or adults, you can prepare to take the next step in your psychology career.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just getting started, earning an M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health from Liberty can help propel you to the next level of psychological care. Our professors are dedicated to your success and excited to partner with you as you pursue your degree. Additionally, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) – so you can be confident you are receiving a world-class education from top-notch professors.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health

  • Developmental psychopathology, intervention, and behavior support
  • How to analyze and critique research in the field of cognitive psychology
  • Trends and patterns within the field of social psychology

As you progress through our M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health, you will take courses that dive into topics such as research methods, social and cognitive psychology, behavioral support, developmental psychopathology, substance abuse, and severe mental health issues.

You will also have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of the following areas: developmental psychology, psychology of learning, child psychology, adolescent psychology, adult psychology, geropsychology, or developmental neuropsychology. By studying one of these areas, you can broaden your skill set and tailor your degree to your career goals.

    Potential Careers for M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health Graduates

    • Clinical research associate
    • Community mental health educator
    • Community mental health prevention specialist
    • Mental health epidemiologist
    • Mental health patient case manager
    • Re-entry professional

    Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health 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:

    • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online public mental health degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
    • Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
    • You can complete this M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health program in as little as 1.5 years!
    • Connect with applied psychology professionals from around the country.

    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)
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    100% online, 8-week courses

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    May 13, 2024

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    Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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