Master of Science in Applied Psychology

The M.S. program provides professional degrees in human factors and industrial/ organizational psychology for students wishing to pursue careers in these fields. Human factors is concerned with assuring the usability of products through design and testing. Industrial/organizational psychology looks at such issues as employee selection, compensation, leadership, and job satisfaction. The M.S. program offers specialized training to complement the B.S. degree in Applied Psychology at ASU's Polytechnic campus.

Funding: Funding opportunities are available through several mechanisms including:

• Teaching/research assistantships
• Faculty grants (NSF, Air Force, etc.)
• Local organizations (Cognitive Engineering Research Lab, Air Force Research Lab)

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• GRE scores on the Verbal and Quantitative tests
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal statement including background, interests, qualifications, and goals
• TOEFL scores for applicants who are not native English speakers

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• Application Deadlines:
  January 31 (Fall admission)
  September 15 (Spring admission)

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The MS degree requires the completion of these 35 credits with grades of "B" or better. The PSY 594 credits will require attending departmental colloquia and special presentations on research, applications, and professional issues. Students have the option of doing a thesis or an applied project to develop and demonstrate professional knowledge and skills. Students who plan to go on to a doctoral program are encouraged to complete a thesis. Work on the thesis will continue for at least a calendar year under faculty supervision. The first three credits will be devoted to developing an idea and preparing a proposal for approval by a faculty committee. The next three credits will allow for preparing the details of research design and data collection for the thesis (materials, computer programs, experimental text beds, questionnaires, etc.). The final six credits will be devoted to collecting and analyzing data and writing and revising the thesis under the direction of the advisor. Students will defend the thesis in an oral exam. Students selecting the applied project option will, under the guidance of an advisor, allocate the 12 credit hours to a combination of research, practicum, project activities, and report writing appropriate to the goals of the student and the program and the availability of practicum or internship opportunities. In all cases, the project will culminate in a substantial written report followed by a comprehensive oral examination covering the project and other materials from required courses.

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1. Do you accept applications for admissions into the Spring (Jan) semester?

   Yes. Applications are due by September 15.

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