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Master of Science in Psychology

Master the art of helping others.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University offers you an opportunity to blend the rich, academic tradition of psychology with contemporary applications of the science. You will focus on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field.

Working as a psychologist generally requires a doctoral degree; however, with a master's degree in psychology from Kaplan University you may qualify for many jobs in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation centers, and correctional programs.*

You may select one of three areas of specialization—general psychology, addictions, or applied behavioral analysis. The coursework in the applied behavioral analysis specialization has been approved by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as meeting the criteria to allow graduates to sit for the Certified Behavior Analyst exam.†

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

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