Applied Psychological Methods

Fusing data analytics and behavioral science, Fordham's master's degree program in applied psychological methods will prepare you to help businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and policy makers create more efficient decisions in line with their long-term goals.

Though run by the psychology department, the applied psychological methods program welcomes students from a variety of academic backgrounds. An interdisciplinary program, applied psychological methods brings together a diverse faculty and course offerings from Fordham's computer and information science department, political science department, and the Graduate School of Education.

You'll choose between one of two tracks:

• Program Evaluation provides training in needs assessment, impact and outcome assessment, and qualitative analysis.
• Tests and Measures focuses on advanced statistics and data analysis, data mining, and test development and validation.

You'll also gain hands-on experience applying psychological research and statistical methods to real-world problems through our internship program. Partnering organizations include the New York City Department of Education, National School Climate Center, Metis Associates, Prophase LLC, the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center, Jewish Home Lifecare, and the Isabella Geriatric Center.

• Strong foundation in core quantitative concepts, theories, and methods including psychometric theory, research methodology, and statistics
• Deep knowledge of ethical issues related to research in applied settings
• All courses designed specifically for graduate-level work

• Academic Transcripts: All transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions MUST be submitted in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.
• Letters of Recommendation: When communicating with your recommendation letter writers, please provide them with at least one month’s advance notice to submit their recommendations. You will enter each recommendation provider’s name and email address directly into the online application. They will be notified electronically of your request. Please note: you may submit your application even if the submission of your recommendation letters is still in progress.
   
• Statement of Purpose/Intent: Can be submitted directly in the online application. Requirements for the statement may vary by program. Please see individual program requirements.
   
• Resume/CV: Can be submitted directly in the online application
   
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores): Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, submission of GRE scores is optional/not required for select GSAS programs for the 2022-2023 application. However, some programs are still requiring the GRE. Please see the admissions information/requirements page on the individual program pages to determine if the GRE is optional/not required, required, or not accepted at all for your chosen program. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process.

This versatile degree opens up career opportunities in a variety of fields:

• Monitor productivity and increase return-on-investment for multinational corporations
• Measure advertising effectiveness and consumer behavior for media and consumer organizations
• Design and oversee educational testing
• Measure teacher and student performance for public and private school systems
• Provide data analysis for funded research projects
• Assess government-sponsored organizations that serve diverse populations

Thank you for your interest in Fordham University's graduate programs. Please note that in addition to the application found here, each program has its own admission requirements. Please check the webpage of the program to which you are applying, or consult with the program director, to be sure you are including the proper documentation with your application.

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