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Work directly with faculty through online discussion boards and office hours, and get 1-on-1 support from academic and career advisors. The graduate resource center and addictions student site offer additional resources, including no-cost individual tutoring.
Explore organizations such as the Psychology Club, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and Autism Speaks U for networking and leadership opportunities.
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94% of graduates in Purdue Global’s Master of Science in Psychology program were employed or continued their education within 18 months of graduation.
Each year, our Center for Career Advancement sends a NACE First Destination survey to our graduating class to learn more about their career choices and potential income within 18 months of graduation. We’re proud of our recent Purdue Global alumni accomplishments.
Curriculum focuses on the processes that guide the individual human experience and behavior, as well as the core knowledge, theories, and research in the field of psychology.
Select a thesis or a captsone course as the program's culminating experience.
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Choose from four psychology concentrations that allow you to develop specialized expertise in your chosen career path.
Prepare to counsel clients who have problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, and eating disorders.
Note: Indiana students are required to obtain 700 hours of university–sponsored practicum to seek state licensure as an addiction counselor.
Apply evidence-based psychological theories and concepts to develop strategies that advocate for populations in settings across the criminal and civil legal systems.
Apply psychological principles to the business world and explore the theories, methods, and practice of I/O psychology.
Study learning and behavior approaches, neuropsychological perspectives and technologies, issues in psychopathology, and cognitive psychology.
Purdue Global is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider. In addition, the Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).
Students who complete the addictions concentration will meet the coursework requirements to take the optional National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification exam.
Note: Applicants must meet additional requirements to take the optional MAC examination, including degree, field experience, and licensure requirements. Refer to https://www.naadac.org/mac for full eligibility requirements.
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Due to increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, and social service agencies, employment in this field is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032.
With a master’s degree in psychology from Purdue Global, you could find opportunities in areas such as human resources, employee assistance groups, business research facilities, educational settings, drug and alcohol treatment programs, criminal justice organizations, and law enforcement and civil legal settings.
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
The Master of Science in Psychology is not focused on the clinical practice of psychology and does not lead to licensure or certification as a psychologist, mental health counselor, or therapist. Refer to Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific licensure information. It is important to note that, while earning a master’s degree in psychology may qualify you to work in the helping professions, a doctorate degree is required to become a psychologist and a medical degree is required to become a psychiatrist.
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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
Faculty publications in 2022–2023
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.
*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.
Certification and Licensure: The Master of Science in Psychology program with a concentration in addictions meets certain state-specific requirements. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific licensure information. Visit www.NAADAC.org and/or www.BACB.com for additional state-specific licensure requirements. It is important to note that, while earning a master’s degree in psychology may qualify students to work in the helping professions, a doctorate degree is required to become a psychologist and a medical degree is required to become a psychiatrist. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Job Growth—Psychologists: Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists, www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
