USC MAPP Online

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ONLINE

Rethink Purpose and People

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Earn your online Master of Science in Applied Psychology at USC

About the Degree

Understanding people’s behavior and the psychology behind their decision-making is essential to business success, especially when it comes to attracting, developing and retaining talented employees. That’s why USC’s online Master of Science in Applied Psychology program teaches human resources professionals to leverage psychology tools and principles to support strategic organizational decision-making.

Through an intensive curriculum that combines theory and practice, you’ll learn how to better understand organizations and consumers by conducting research, analyzing organizational culture and studying consumer psychology. You’ll graduate as an innovative thinker who seeks creative solutions and puts psychology to work, positioning organizations for success by focusing on both consumers and employees.

Program Highlights

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Immediately Applicable Coursework

The cutting-edge coursework is immediately relevant and actionable, ensuring you can lead in your current role and graduate with applied experience you can demonstrate right away.

Real-World Practice

The program’s internship and capstone treatise projects offer opportunities for you to work on actual organizational challenges with companies, including your current employer or external clients.

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Faculty Mentors

Faculty members are active practitioners, keeping their fingers on the pulse of current business practices and sharing their expertise through mentorship.

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Small Class Sizes

The program’s small class sizes allow you to interact regularly with fellow students, so you’ll be able to form strong relationships with both faculty and students as colleagues.

Why USC?


USC has a very active alumni community, giving you a valuable network of connections and colleagues to draw on for job opportunities and career advancement.


As a USC student, you’ll form a community with your peers, forging collaborative relationships through group work that emphasizes communication across teams of diverse professionals.


USC’s relationships with a variety of organizations provide you with opportunities to work on actual organizational and consumer challenges with real companies.