Appalachian State University
Psychology: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission
April 1, priority deadline February 1 for Experimental
Exams & Waivers
Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: No
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
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.
As a student, you’ll learn about the many roles filled by psychologists through a curriculum emphasizing cognitive, developmental, physiological and social psychology.
Visit the Department of Psychology website for more information about the Psychology program.
Professional Licensure
The clinical psychology concentration of App State’s Master of Arts in Psychology degree program can lead to licensure or certification. App State cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@appstate.edu or 828-262-7559.
A 2022 ‘Best’
In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.
‘Top’ school for 2022
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers
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.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
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Professional Development
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Graduate Assistantships
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Connect
Program Contact
Program Directors
Dr. Twila Wingrove, experimental track
wingroveta@appstate.edu
828-262-2272 ext. 440
Dr. Lisa Curtin, clinical track
curtinla@appstate.edu
828-262-8936
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