MS Psychology (Positive Psychology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Master of Science program in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology, you are prepared to apply your knowledge and skills to find meaning and fulfillment in your own life as well as contribute to transformational practices in communities and organizations that can lead to optimal well-being and more harmonious, equitable and inclusive societies.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (PSY 553) Required Core (3 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3) Research and Statistics (6 credit hours) PSY 500 Research Methods (3) PSY 513 Fundamentals in Quantitative Methods (3) Concentration (12 credit hours) PSY 550 Advanced Social Psychology (3) or PSY 577 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3) PSY 565 Psychology of Mindfulness (3) PSY 585 Advanced Positive Psychology (3) PSY 586 Emotion (3) Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) PSY 553 Capstone in Psychology (3) Additional Curriculum Information Students are enrolled in a section of PSY 553 designated specifically for the positive psychology concentration.

Career pathways

Graduates leave the program with an in-depth understanding of this growing field. They may pursue professional research careers in psychology, education, health care or marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirement of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts statement of purpose one letter of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. It is recommended that applicants have a background in psychology, sociology, business, education or another closely related field. Required coursework assumes a basic understanding of social science statistics and research methods.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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