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Applied Psychology (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Psychology (MAPP) is for individuals pursuing or advancing careers in non-academic fields where knowledge of human behavior is essential. It stresses practical applications of psychology to social influence, motivation, interpersonal dynamics, decision-making and performance improvement. It is also available as a part-time online degree.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 34 units; two semesters plus summer full-time (part-time online also available)  |  Intake: Fall (full-time cohort); fall, spring or summer (online)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

34 units including PSYC 505, 509, 550a, 552 and 565x, 4-8 units of internship (PSYC 591) and PSYC 592, with a focus on organizational psychology or consumer psychology.

Career pathways

Non-academic careers requiring knowledge of human behavior.

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Entry requirements

Especially appropriate for behavioral science majors (psychology, sociology, political science, anthropology). Applicants must have received their baccalaureate degree by the semester they begin and satisfy Graduate School admission requirements. Cohorts begin in fall; part-time students must finish within five years.

Intake: Fall (full-time cohort); fall, spring or summer (online)

Duration: 34 units; two semesters plus summer full-time (part-time online also available)

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