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ONLINE mSP DEGREE
Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment)
ONLINE mSP DEGREE
Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment)
Master's degree
Approximate Program Length
Total Credits
$NA
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Reach your career goals with a direct-assessment master's in psychology that you can earn faster – and for less. Learn cognitive and affective processes that drive human experience and behavior in various settings and industries. Gain skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Get equipped to apply research methods behavior evaluation and theoretical principles towards a career that helps others.
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Psychology
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Ethical and social responsibility
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Communication
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Scientific mindedness
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Depends on how many courses you take each term — the more courses you take, the faster you could complete your degree
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Choose either 2, 3 or 4 courses every 12-week term. During the term, you can focus on one at a time or work on courses concurrently
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Self-paced, flexible learning within the term with faculty guidance to foster learning and prepare for competency assessments
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$2,749 per 12-week term
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To earn your master’s degree in less than a year for under $11K, you need to take a minimum of 3 courses per term. Your time to complete and cost will vary depending on how fast or slow you move through the content.
| COA Components | Grad Direct Assessment (non-licensure) |
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$10,996
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$60
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$22,780
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Showcase new skills in weeks – not years – as you pursue your degree.
Courses
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Psychology (Direct Assessment).
What you'll learn
When you earn your online master’s in psychology, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Integrate psychological principles and practice in the context of human interactions
- Assess the implications of psychological research on the human experience
- Evaluate professional considerations related to ethics and diversity
- Synthesize appropriate tactics for personal and professional communication in psychology
Program Purpose Statement
The Master of Science in Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master's in Psychology degree?
An MSP can prepare you to be a:
- Psychology Instructor
- Compliance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
real-world faculty
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*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid.