MS in Psychology

The MS in Psychology provides students with pre-doctoral training—a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and principles of psychological science.

Note: The MS in Psychology program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

Describe the foundations of psychology.
Synthesize psychological theory and research to apply in real-world situations, such as in educational, social, organizational, and health settings.
Interpret psychological theory and research.
Describe psychological theory, research, and practice from a multicultural and/or global perspective.
Apply psychological theory, research, and practice to scholarly and/or professional activities that promote positive social change.

Competency-Based Education

In addition to the course-based option described below, students can choose to earn their MS in Psychology through the competency-based education modality. Upon successful completion of program requirements, students will earn the same Walden degree in either modality. See the MS in Psychology (Competency Based) page for program details.

Course-Based Program

Specializations

Degree Requirements

48 quarter credits (63 cr. for Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Foundation course (3 cr.)
Core courses (25 cr.)
Specialization courses (15 cr.; 30 cr. for Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Capstone (5 cr.)

Curriculum

There are two tracks in the MS in Psychology program:

Track I is for students who want to advance in their careers. (The Applied Behavior Analysis specialization is for Track I students only.)
Track II is for those who intend to further their studies in a doctoral program.

Track I

Foundation Course (3 cr.)

PSYC 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology

Core Courses (25 cr.)

Specialization Courses (15 cr.; 30 cr. for Applied Behavior Analysis)

These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.

Capstone Course (5 cr.)

PSYC 6393 - Capstone

Track II

Foundation Course (3 cr.)

PSYC 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology

Core Courses (25 cr.)

Specialization Courses (15 cr.)

These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.

Capstone Course (5 cr.)

PSYC 6393 - Capstone

Course Sequence–Track I

Students undertake courses in the following sequence. (For Applied Behavioral Analysis , see course sequence on specialization page.)

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	PSYC 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology	3 cr.
1	PSYC 6200 - Themes and Theories of Psychology	5 cr.
2	PSYC 6215 - Lifespan Development♦	5 cr.
2	PSYC 6701 - Culture and Psychology♦	5 cr.
3	RSCH 6110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods	5 cr.
3	Specialization Course	5 cr.
4	PSYC 6800 - Applied Psychology Research Methods	5 cr.
4	Specialization Course	5 cr.
5	Specialization Course	5 cr.
5	PSYC 6393 - Capstone	5 cr.

Course Sequence–Track II

Students undertake courses in the following sequence.

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	PSYC 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology	3 cr.
1	PSYC 6200 - Themes and Theories of Psychology	5 cr.
2	PSYC 6215 - Lifespan Development♦	5 cr.
2	PSYC 6701 - Culture and Psychology♦	5 cr.
3	RSCH 6110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods	5 cr.
3	Specialization Course	5 cr.
4	RSCH 6210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis	5 cr.
4	Specialization Course	5 cr.
5	Specialization Course	5 cr.
5	PSYC 6393 - Capstone	5 cr.

Note on Licensure

The MS in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.