Master of Psychology at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University offers the Master of Psychology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for psychology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Psychology

Expand your understanding of human behavior.

Gain the expertise you need in the practice and science of psychology with a Master of Arts in Psychology from App State. A master's in psychology is your gateway to understanding psychological theory and empirical research findings related to human behavior, cognition, emotion and attitudes.

The clinical psychology concentration of App State's Master of Arts in Psychology degree is available to admitted students in the university's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in Clinical Psychology; the master's-level Clinical Psychology degree is not a stand-alone program. Learn more about App State's doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.

As a student, you'll learn about the many roles filled by psychologists through a curriculum emphasizing cognitive, developmental, physiological and social psychology.

Disciplines

Social Sciences Human Services

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Psychology at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Psychology

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Researchers in public, private and government organizations (i.e., animal research facilities, marketing companies, insurance companies, community colleges, research institutes)
Statistical Analysts in private industry
Doctoral Candidates

Employers

Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Drexel University
SAS
RTI International
MetLife
Kennedy Krieger Institute
The New York Times

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Psychology at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Psychology at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Master of Psychology at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone