College of Social and Behavioral Sciences # Online master's psychology degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Advance your knowledge of human behavior  Upgrade your existing knowledge, apply for higher level roles or prepare for diverse careers helping others with our online master’s psychology degrees. Gain skills to evaluate human behavior and help solve challenges in various personal, social and organizational contexts. You’ll learn how to help people function more effectively and optimize workforce performance with psychological principles. _The best part?_Our courses are 100% online, giving you the flexibility to earn your master’s degree on your schedule. Plus, you’ll learn from accomplished professionals who work in the psychology field and bring a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom.  ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the psychology master's degree for you ## Watch our Master's Q&A Webinar University of Phoenix understands that life happens and that schedules are fluid. But no worries, because we recorded the Master’s Q&A Webinar so you can watch it when it fits your busy life. We encourage you to check it out and learn about important topics and commonly asked questions that many potential master’s students have.  [Watch webinar](https://goto.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1718305&tp_key=33fa9d1e76) ## Gain valuable skills in core master’s psychology degree courses --- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY - Psychology - Ethical and social responsibility - Communication - Scientific mindedness [See the Master of Psychology degree](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html) --- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (DIRECT ASSESSMENT) - Psychology - Ethical and social responsibility - Communication - Scientific mindedness [See the MSP Direct Assessment degree](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-competency-based-degree.html) --- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY  - Industrial/organizational psychology - Scientific mindedness - Ethical and social responsibility - Communication [See the MSIOP degree](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-masters-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Job outlook for master’s psychology degree graduates ### Master of Science in Psychology BLS CATEGORY: Management Occupations JOB GROWTH: 4**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/) job growth for management occupations are projected to be**as fast as average **between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Psychology instructor - Compliance manager - Regulatory affairs manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment) BLS CATEGORY: Management Occupations JOB GROWTH: 4**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/) job growth for management occupations are projected to be **as fast as average **between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Psychology instructor - Compliance manager - Regulatory affairs manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology BLS CATEGORY: Management Analysts JOB GROWTH: 9**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm)job growth for management analysts is projected to be **much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)) . JOB TITLES: - Employee relations manager - Human resources operations manager - Development manager - Management consultant - Organizational consultant - Psychology instructor [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Master’s psychology degree course requirements --- ### Master of Science in Psychology You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain confidence and skills to succeed. These core courses include topics like: developmental psychology, personality theories, social psychology, biological basis of behavior, ethics and professional issues, and psychopathology. [See all courses](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html#courses) --- ### Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment) You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain confidence and skills to succeed. This[direct assessment program](/competency-based-degrees.html)requires students to have an undergraduate degree and three years of work experience. Take 2, 3 or 4 courses every 12-week term. Core courses include topics like: developmental psychology, personality theories, social psychology, biological basis of behavior, ethics and professional issues, and psychopathology. [See all courses](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-competency-based-degree.html#courses) --- ### Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain confidence and skills to succeed. These core courses include topics like: human performance, assessment and feedback; work motivation and job attitudes; organizational development, leadership and management; and multicultural and social issues in psychology. [See all courses](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-masters-degree.html#courses) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid for those who qualify, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.  > Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. Currently, the Direct Assessment Master of Science in Psychology is not financial aid eligible. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) > Credit for Prior Learning Explore savings opportunities to earn college credit for skills you’ve gained through work and life experiences. [More about credit for experience](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) > Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) --- ## Student experience “Being an online student has taught me that I can be disciplined, study hard and achieve my end goal.” **—Michelle H.**  _MS in Psychology, 2022_   Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your master’s psychology degree program Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you'll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee — no obligation! - No SAT, GMAT or essay required [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Christina Neider, EdD Associate Provost, Colleges [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-provost-christina-neider.html) ## Master's psychology degree FAQs Expand AllCollapse All ## How long to obtain a master’s degree in psychology? Depending on which degree option you’re pursuing and how many eligible credits you can transfer toward your program, you could complete a master’s psychology degree in 18 months. Our self-paced[competency-based master’s in psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-competency-based-degree.html)allows you to complete your degree sooner depending on how many courses you take each term, but you must meet eligibility requirements to enroll.    ## What’s the benefit to getting a master’s psychology degree? A master’s degree in psychology can prepare you for a range of employment opportunities focused on improving the lives of people. Potential job titles you can pursue with a master’s psychology degree include psychology instructor, compliance manager, employee relations manager, human resources operations manager, management consultant and more. ## Can you get a credible degree in psychology online? Yes! University of Phoenix is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org/)) since 1978. Plus, the courses for our[Master of Science in Psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html)and[Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-masters-degree.html)programs are aligned to the education standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP). Both of our master’s psychology degrees are built around skills employers want. We worked with labor market researchers to align career-relevant skills with our programs to ensure you’re able to learn and demonstrate them in your coursework. These in-demand skills can impact your career from the start. ## Can transfer credits be used for a master’s degree in psychology? You may be able to[transfer eligible credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)to our traditional online master’s degree program if the university or college you attended is accredited. If you apply for our Master of Psychology competency-based program, you may be able to leverage your relevant work experience to earn your master’s degree faster and for less cost. Speak with an enrollment representative to start the process of evaluation by the University to see if your prior college credits can apply to your program and to request your transcripts. - [Industrial-Organizational Psychology Careers](/articles/psychology/industrial-organizational-psychology-careers) — Online Degrees | April 15, 2021 • 5 minute read - [Working in HR with a Psychology Degree](/articles/psychology/working-in-hr-with-a-psychology-degree) — Online Degrees | December 11, 2025 • 7 minutes - [Essentials for Studying Psychology](/articles/psychology/essential-tools-and-courses-for-studying-psychology) — Online Degrees | December 18, 2024 • 9 minutes Load More... These programs do not prepare students for professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.