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title: "Master of Arts in Psychology"
description: "Apply behavioral science to careers in research, organizations, education, or further clinical study."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/psychology"
level: "Master's"
field: "Psychology"
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# Master of Arts in Psychology

APU Global's online M.A. in Psychology is a 30-credit graduate program for students preparing for doctoral work, applied research roles, or roles that require advanced understanding of human behavior. The curriculum balances theory, research methods, and applied practice.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Master's |
| Field | Psychology |
| Credits to graduate | 30 |
| Major credits | 30 |
| Cost per credit | $680 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $20,400 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Evaluated case by case |

## What you'll learn

- Read and critique psychological research
- Design and execute research studies
- Apply behavioral science in organizational settings
- Understand lifespan and developmental psychology
- Apply ethical principles to research and practice
- Communicate findings to non-academic audiences

## Career paths

- Doctoral Studies
- Government
- Education
- Private Business
- Healthcare

## Representative courses

- PSYC 510
- PSYC 520
- PSYC 550
- PSYC 670
- PSYC 680
- PSYC 690

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Master of Arts in Psychology fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 30 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Master of Arts in Psychology cost?

Tuition is $680 per credit, about $20,400 for the full 30 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No GRE or GMAT is required; admission is based on a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and your official transcripts (3.0 GPA preferred). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/psychology
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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