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In Walden's MS in Psychology program, you can:
Which Track is Right for You?
Track I (MS in Psychology only): Prepare to apply psychology knowledge and research to real-world situations.
Track II (Doctoral Preparation): Prepare to further your studies at the doctoral level. If you go on to pursue a PhD in Psychology at Walden, you will have a shorter program of study, saving you time and money.
Next Start Date: TBD
Transfer Credits: Up to 24 credits
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Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. | Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students. | |
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Time | Structured schedule | Flexible schedule |
Pace | Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
Tuition | Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
Support | Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
Expert Walden Faculty | ||
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | ||
Accreditation | ||
Specializations |
Benefit from comprehensive study of the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior as you explore the fundamentals of psychology, including its theories, methods, and principles. You can evaluate and design research methods and examine multicultural and/or global perspectives of psychology.
Gain critical business skills and expertise to become an effective decision-maker and business leader in today's global environment.
Help people with autism and developmental disabilities engage more successfully with the world. This specialization offers a course sequence verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), which meets the coursework requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.*
Explore the fundamentals of psychology, including methods, theory, and principles of the field while learning about psychopathology, intervention, and principles of ethics in professional psychology practice.
Study cognition, motivation, lifespan development, and learning for individuals ranging from high achievers to those whose needs are more specialized.
Become a leader in a critical, ever-growing industry and learn how to address common challenges. Offered as part of Walden’s Tempo Competency-based Learning option.
Benefit from comprehensive study of the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior as you explore the fundamentals of psychology, including its theories, methods, and principles. You can evaluate and design research methods and examine multicultural and/or global perspectives of psychology.
Explore the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence health. Gain a broad understanding of psychological theories, principles, and research strategies while focusing on the knowledge and skills required to prevent illness and to promote healthy behaviors.
The Self-Designed specialization lets you design your own program of study. This offering provides you with maximum flexibility to design a program that closely matches your personal and professional goals.
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree | Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students. |
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Time | |
Structured schedule | Flexible Schedule |
Pace | |
Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
Tuition | |
Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
Support | |
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
Expert Walden Faculty | |
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | |
Accreditation | |
Specializations | |
*May not be available for all degree programs.
As a graduate of Walden's MS in Psychology program, your career options may include a role as a:†
A bachelor's degree or higher is required for entrance into this program. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.
Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials, starting with your application and continuing all the way through your first day of classes.Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779 , to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.
Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.“I had to make sure the college I chose was accredited and user-friendly with a challenging curriculum."
*The MS in Psychology program’s Applied Behavior Analysis specialization has been designed to offer acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis (Verified Course Sequence as approved by ABAI and accepted by Behavior Analyst Certification Board) and prepare students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam, which is administered by the BACB. Walden University does not offer the fieldwork experience required for eligibility to sit for the BCBA exam. Walden enrollment specialists can provide information relating to national certification exams; however, it remains the individual student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification. For more information on applying for certification from BACB®, visit www.bacb.com/bcba.
ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:
A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*
*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.
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