Master of Arts in Psychology

National Louis University's Master of Arts in Psychology program is designed for students seeking further graduate study, interested in teaching at the undergraduate level, working in social services or hospitals, or those who have a particular interest in organizational, developmental or health psychology.

Consider getting your Master of Arts in Psychology at National Louis University (NLU) if you:

• Want to learn more about human behavior
• Are interested in pursuing a career in psychology or would like to enhance your current credentials
• Work in the business world and want to learn more about motivational strategies and interpersonal relationships
• Are thinking about getting your doctorate in psychology
• Want to attend a program in which small class sizes ensure collaboration with classmates and individual interaction with professors

Why NLU for Psychology

Since 1886, National Louis University has been preparing students for success in serving the needs of others. NLU provides a foundation for those who desire to contribute to the needs of their local and global communities through personal attention and coursework that's both practical and proven. Today, with its founders community activism at its roots, NLU continues to carry out this legacy by educating students to help individuals and groups through the counseling and psychology professions.

What You Will Learn

• Psychology from a lifespan development and multicultural perspective
• Core concepts about human development, personality, abnormal psychology, social psychology and assessment
• Research design and analysis skills

Students will also write a thesis or take a comprehensive examination seminar to round out their degree program.

Career Outlook

According to economists at the Department of Labor, opportunities for people with graduate degrees in psychology are expected to continue to grow over the next decade. Opportunities for work in psychology are expanding in number and scope, especially for those with graduate degrees.

Master's degree holders in psychology may find jobs as psychological technicians, or in research, working in data collection and analysis positions in universities, government, or private companies. Industrial-organizational psychologists will be in demand to help boost worker productivity and retention rates helping companies deal with issues such as workplace diversity and antidiscrimination policies.[1] Future opportunities for teaching will also be available for master’s degree holders due to considerable growth at community colleges, career education programs and other institutions.[2]

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at www.nl.edu/applyonline.

In addition to NLU standard admission requirements, students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Psychology program are required to satisfy the following additional steps:

• Take the Criterion Online Writing Assessment. Please visit www.nl.edu/cad for test information.

[1] Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition.
[2] Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition.