M.A. in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health

What Will You Study 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:

• 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.
• 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)