Skip Navigation LinksMasters Degree in Psychology (MA)

Northcentral's Master of Arts (MA) in psychology program is an in-depth exploration of the theory and practice in the field. Learners are equipped to pursue careers in the helping professions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. The online master's psychology program also provides Learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study.

Objectives

The objectives of the Master's Degree in Psychology specializations are:

  1. Provide the knowledge and skills for professional growth.
  2. Encourage personal growth, self-improvement, intellectual accomplishment, and global awareness.
  3. Enable individuals to integrate formal academic learning with individual and community problems so that meaningful personalized learning takes place.
  4. To provide foundational knowledge in the field of psychology and in the specialization area.
  5. To train program participants in the scholar-practitioner model including the ability to evaluate existing research and an understand its application to personal and professional life.
  6. Train Learners in the APA Code of Ethics and understand issues that may arise related to the use of human and non human participants in research as well as understand potential ethical issues in the practice of psychology.
  7. Provide Learners with the ability to analyze the role of diversity in the study and practice of psychology.
  8. Prepare and encourage individuals to continue their education in psychology at the doctoral level.

Requirements

The Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Gender Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine or Industrial/Organizational Psychology requires a total of 36 semester credits. The University may accept a maximum of 6 semester credits in transfer toward the Master’s degree for graduate course work completed at an accredited college or university with a grade average of "B" or better.

Specializations

Northcentral offers the online master's psychology program (MA) in four areas of specialization, allowing Learners to focus on what is meaningful to their professional growth and development. Learners who complete at least 18 credits in a specialization may elect to have that specialization recorded on their transcript and diploma. A specialization is not required.