Master of Arts Psychology - Applied Research and Methodology

The Applied Research and Methodology Psychology Program is designed to improve your professional and academic competitiveness by expanding your knowledge and skills in research methods and statistical analysis, as well as core principles of psychology. During your course of study, you will work closely with outstanding faculty with a wide range of expertise to actively engage in research using state-of-the-art facilities. You will have the opportunity to make significant research contributions to areas such as social psychology, learning, memory, and developmental psychology, as well as cognitive neuroscience or psychopharmacology. Students can also specialize in behavior analysis and take the courses required to obtain certification as a board-certified behavior analyst. We recommend looking at faculty interests on the Faculty tab to find someone you are interested in working with. Faculty strongly encourage potential candidates to reach out for more information about specific labs and research opportunities before applying to the program. Our goal is to foster the success of students from all backgrounds - regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, ability, or culture - by giving them.

Career Path

Example positions include industry-based research and development, IRB professionals, policy development in science and technology, and lab management in medical or research settings. There is great demand for licensed behavior analysts in the workplace throughout the country, especially in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism. Students benefit from our curriculum and tailored research experience when applying to highly competitive PhD programs.