Appalachian State University
Psychology: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission
April 1, priority deadline February 1 for Psychological Science
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: Not required
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Expand your understanding of human behavior.
Gain the expertise you need in the practice and science of psychology with a Master of Arts in Psychology from App State. A master’s in psychology is your gateway to understanding psychological theory and empirical research findings related to human behavior, cognition, emotion and attitudes.
The clinical psychology concentration of App State’s Master of Arts in Psychology degree is available to admitted students in the university’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in Clinical Psychology; the master’s-level Clinical Psychology degree is not a stand-alone program. Learn more about App State’s doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
As a student, you’ll learn about the many roles filled by psychologists through a curriculum emphasizing cognitive, developmental, physiological and social psychology.
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Careers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Researchers in public, private and government organizations (i.e., animal research facilities, marketing companies, insurance companies, community colleges, research institutes)
- Statistical Analysts in private industry
- Doctoral Candidates
Employers
- Vanderbilt University
- Wake Forest Baptist Health, Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Drexel University
- SAS
- RTI International
- MetLife
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
- The New York Times
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Program Contact
Program Directors
Dr. Andrew R. Smith
Psychological Science track
[email protected]
828-262-8960
Dr. Lisa Curtin
Clinical Psychology track
[email protected]
828-262-8936
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