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