Master of Science

Psychology

Online
Classes Start January 14, 2019
Classes Start Six Times Per Year For Ultimate Flexibility

Goals and Course Topics

Examine Your Opportunities

The Tiffin University Master of Science (MS) degree program in Psychology is a fascinating look into human mental processes and behavior. Every course in the interdisciplinary curriculum is developed and taught by a faculty member with field experience in various components of the mental health and criminal justice systems.

Your Psychology Program

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The psychology program at Tiffin University provides instruction and experience in a range of concepts, issues and theories emerging from scientific study. It will increase your sensitivity to, and understanding of, biological, social, emotional and cognitive processes underlying human thoughts and actions.

Practical Education

Students earning MS degrees in psychology gain broad, graduate-level knowledge in developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and other disciplines. Your research and analytical skills can be applied in a wide range of professional settings, to teaching psychology in most community colleges and to pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology. The Tiffin University MS degree in Psychology focuses on scientific/experimental psychology, not counseling/clinical psychology. It does not lead to licensure of any kind.

Format

Online: Two 7-week terms per semester starting in January, March, May, July, August and October

Who Is This Program For?

If you’re innately curious about what makes people tick, a Master’s degree in psychology that leads to teaching or doctoral studies is an intriguing path. While many careers in behavioral health require graduate education for licensure and significant advancement, completing this program will prepare you for admission into a wide variety of graduate programs and teach you practical concepts and skills that can be used immediately in many occupations.

Average degree completion for a full-time student
37 credits
Average degree completion for a part-time student
37 credits

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At a Glance

  • Regional accreditations
  • No application fees
  • Flexible start dates
  • Accepts transfer credits

Did You Know?

Did you know?

Industrial-organizational psychologists earned an annual average salary of $102,530 in 2017, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The overall salary range for industrial-organizational psychologists was between about $50,730 and $184,520.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected job growth in the field of Psychology will be 53% between now and 2022.

 
Note: The ability to practice as a professional psychologist or as a professional mental health counselor—is highly regulated in all states. TU programs (with the exception of the on-campus Addictions Counseling program) do not directly prepare one for practice as a counselor, psychotherapist, or psychologist.

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