Psychology, M.S.
Instruction Style: Online | Credit Hours: 33
The Master of Science in Psychology is designed for individuals who are looking for career promotions or enhanced employment opportunities as well as those who want to further their education in preparation for various doctoral degrees.
Students in the program will benefit from:
- A solid foundation in advanced psychological principles, theories, practices and research
- Exposure that leads to increased respect and appreciation of diversity and individual differences
- A curriculum that aligns with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Commission on Accreditation Educational Guidelines for doctoral education to facilitate the potential transfer of credits for ongoing higher education.
Although the program does not presently lead to licensure for independent practice in psychology, it may meet several of the academic requirements for such licensure as various states have different licensure requirements.
Career Options
Graduates with the master’s degree in psychology will be prepared for to use psychology principles in employment settings such as:
- Businesses
- Mental health/social service agencies
- Hospitals
- Human service organizations
- The criminal justice system
- Teaching at colleges and universities
Career Outlook
A M.S. in Psychology from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.
Dr. Brandy Everett
Faculty Lead
Dr. Brandy Everett is an experienced educator with over 11 years of teaching experience in higher education. She has taught a range of undergraduate psychology courses, including Introductory Psychology, Lifespan Development, Theories of Personality, and Psychopathology, and has contributed to graduate instruction in Advanced Psychopathology and Forensic Documentation, Report Writing, and Testifying. Before transitioning to academia full-time, Dr. Everett led the design and implementation of competency-based assessments in undergraduate and graduate healthcare education. Her clinical background includes work as a psychologist in correctional settings and as a graduate clinician in community healthcare, where she provided individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to adults with mild to severe mental illness and/or behavioral management challenges. She also has experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for clinical, disability, and forensic purposes.
Faculty Profile