Master of Science Degree in Psychology

Address emerging issues in the mental health field with a graduate degree in psychology.

The Master of Science in Psychology program at Palo Alto University is designed for working professionals who are changing careers or pursuing advancement in their field. Specialized master's degree options and a fully online format make our graduate psychology program convenient and accessible. Most student can continue to earn an income while in the program, as courses are delivered in the evening.

The MS program is an excellent opportunity to ramp up for the rigor of graduate-level work within a supportive academic environment.

An MS in Psychology supports career advancement in fields that require social science research capability and an understanding of human behavior.

The MS Psychology program consists of 37.5 or 47 quarter units of coursework, depending on the chosen concentration. There is no thesis requirement. Courses are taken over six or seven consecutive quarters (including summer) beginning only in fall quarter.

Students take two or three courses during most quarters. Students in the PhD Prep Concentration are required to travel to Palo Alto for a one-week intensive course in clinical interviewing.

Students who successfully complete all coursework are awarded a terminal MS in Psychology degree that can be applied to careers in human services and related non-profit causes, publishing, technology, assisting in psychological research, teaching at the community college level, or other professions and businesses.