Learn more about this rigorous but flexible graduate degree program at PAU!

Take Your Career Forward.

With an Online MS in Psychology

Thinking of earning a Master’s in Psychology but worried about the time commitment? In just six or seven quarters of flexible, online study, you can graduate with an accredited Master of Science degree from a university at the forefront of psychology and counseling.

Three Degree Concentrations, Unlimited Opportunities

Technology & Mental Health

Help address mental health challenges in the digital age by exploring innovative therapeutic interventions, ethical technology use, and data-driven approaches to assessment and treatment.

Forensic Psychology

Delve into the field of psychology within the legal system to build expertise in understanding criminal behavior, evaluating individuals, criminal profiling, risk assessment, and more.

PhD Prep

You may apply to transition into the residential PhD in Clinical Psychology program in the second year of your MS program. This includes a one-week, in-person intensive course.

Why Our Master’s Degree?

If any of the following apply, PAU’s MS in Psychology program is a great choice for you.

You’re a working professional who wants to change careers or advance within psychology
You’re seeking specialized degree options in a flexible, online learning environment
You need to earn an income while enrolled in graduate school

“I had a lot of faculty support during the MS program and during my transition into the PhD, and I believe this was essential to my success in both programs.”

- Brian Seo, MS-PhD in Clinical Psychology

More Reasons To Choose PAU

Our MS in Psychology program supports career advancement in fields that require social science research capability and an understanding of human behavior. You’ll graduate ready for roles in:

Marketing
Human Resources
Teaching
User Experience (UX)
Research
Criminal Justice

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