Create a Community Centered Around Mental Health with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health from Liberty University
The importance of mental health in society has increased markedly over the past several years. Perhaps you feel called to create public policy that allows those struggling with mental health crises to receive the care they need quickly and efficiently. Or maybe you have personally experienced the impact of mental health crises and want to help others. The field of public mental health is vast. After all, society is composed of individuals – many of whom face mental health challenges on a daily basis. By helping those in need and being an advocate for those who struggle, you can help fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ.
If applied psychology, public health, and mental well-being pique your interest, then earning your Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health from Liberty could be an excellent next step in your psychology and mental health career. Whether you are new to the public mental health field or are a seasoned veteran, earning your public health psychology degree online at Liberty can help you pursue new opportunities or positions of added responsibility.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health Degree?
We know that quality and flexibility are important factors to consider as you explore master’s in behavioral health and public health psychology degrees. That is why our courses are taught by seasoned faculty who have years of experience in public health, psychology, and related fields. Our professors are excited to partner with you and share their experience, so that you can take their knowledge and make it your own.
Liberty is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education. Furthermore, our courses are offered 100% online with no set login times, so you can remain committed to your family, career, and community as you pursue your degree.
What Will You Learn in Our Applied Psychology Master’s Degree?
As you pursue your public health psychology degree, you will take a variety of classes that are designed to sharpen your psychological knowledge and prepare you for a rewarding career in the mental health field. You will study topics like cognitive psychology, social psychology, and research.
From there, you’ll take specialization courses that cover topics such as intervention and behavioral support, developmental psychopathology, substance abuse, and severe mental health issues. You will also be able to handpick one of your courses so you can tailor your studies to your career. For example, if you are interested in classroom applications, you may want to take our course on the psychology of learning. You may also want to study the psychology of children, adolescents, adults, or gerontology. With flexibility like this, you can customize your degree to align with your career goals.
Featured Courses
- PSYC 541 – Introduction to Public Mental Health: Theories, Practice, and Prevention
- PSYC 641 – Public Mental Health from Patients to Systems
- PSYC 661 – Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
- PSYC 662 – Substance Abuse and Severe Mental Health Problems
Course guides coming soon
MA in Applied Psychology – Mental and Public Health Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.
- Download and review the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Military Benefits for Our Online MA in Applied Psychology – Mental and Public Health Program
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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)
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Applied Psychology – Mental and Public Health Graduates
Upon graduation from our MA in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health program, you may be able to pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Clinical research associate
- Community mental health educator
- Community mental health prevention specialist
- Mental health epidemiologist
- Mental health patient case manager
- Re-entry professional
Highlights of Our Master of Arts in Applied Psychology Degree
- 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 master’s in applied psychology 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 will have opportunities to network with applied psychologists from around the country in your online courses.
Admission Requirements for the MA in Applied Psychology – Public Mental Health Degree
Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 GPA or above for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
