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Online Master of Science in Applied Psychology Program (MAPP)

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USC’s MAPP Degree at a Glance

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Understanding human behavior is more than the basis of psychology — it is an essential component of virtually every organization and business.

The USC online Master of Science in Applied Psychology program (MAPP) delivers a unique blend of consumer psychology and organizational psychology to help you develop an edge in consumer insights; talent management and recruitment; industrial and organizational (IO) psychology; user experience (UX) research; employee engagement; organizational development and a wide variety of related fields.

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Why Choose USC for Your Master of Science in Applied Psychology?

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Streamlined & Flexible

Graduate in as few as 16 months with a relevant and universally applicable degree. Use 100% online classes to balance academics with family and professional responsibilities.

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Supported

Succeed with the help of dedicated enrollment advisors, USC staff and an accomplished faculty of active practitioners.

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Relevant

Build key professional skills such as problem solving, data collection and synthesis, research efficiency, strategic thinking and communication.

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Global

Put your education to work with an optional summer internship in Dublin.

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Community

Become part of the world-renowned Trojan family. Our program’s alumni comprise more than 900 diverse and accomplished professionals.

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USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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The Dublin internship was a 2018 finalist for GoAbroad’s “Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad” award.
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The Dublin Internship was a 2019 finalist for the “Real Life Learning Award” from the Professionals in International Education organization
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Join a Tradition of Pride and Excellence

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As one of the world’s leading private research universities, USC has built its reputation on a standard of excellence. Here, students are encouraged to cross disciplinary and geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.

As a student in the online applied psychology program, you can collaborate with a mix of professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the increasingly global marketplace.

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Alumni Insights

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“The areas of MAPP that were most rewarding were those related to consumer areas of study…it solidified that I made the perfect choice in choosing a graduate program. I was challenged along the entire journey, not just in classwork but also in learning to master time management, collaborating in virtual group settings across various time zones, and working with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds.”
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Robbi Spencer, 2020 Graduate, Project Manager, North America Skin Health PMO, Johnson & Johnson
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“Beyond the curriculum - which is fantastic - MAPP affords you the opportunity to meet remarkable faculty and students, and gets you access to professional networks.”
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David Giardino, 2018 Graduate, Senior Director of Marketing Strategy, NBCUniversal
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“From developing a full marketing plan using consumer psychology to designing research and conducting analyses of data, we leave the program with a solid portfolio of applied work to showcase our competencies.”
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Nicole Cavanaugh, 2018 Graduate, International Admissions Recruitment Leader, Blyth Academy
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Dublin Summer Internship

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Gain valuable experience and learn to apply your education to real-world situations in Dublin, Ireland — sometimes called the Silicon Valley of Europe. Our online master’s in applied psychology program offers this optional internship to help you build a more well-rounded, real-world understanding of applied psychology in a diverse business setting.

Internationally recognized in 2018 by Go Abroad and in 2019 by the Professionals in International Education, the USC MAPP program can allow you to experience an international organization and practice cross-cultural skills.

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Global Immersion Trip

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Want an opportunity to build your international experience even further? Through the Spring Global Immersion Trip, you can travel abroad with our expert faculty to grow your insights and perspectives on applied psychology through new social and cultural lenses.

The trip takes students to exciting and diverse locations like Dubai and Tokyo, where they get an immersive, culturally enriching experience focused on internationally relevant subjects like cross-cultural leadership, consumer marketing and organizational change. The trip further enhances students’ understanding of consumer psychology and organizational psychology through guided, on-site company tours and curated shopping experiences.