Master's in Applied Psychology: Overview of courses and providers

An MAS is a continuing education, further training course at university level that is aimed at professionals with practical experience and focuses on specific fields of application. The modules are usually completed part-time in the form of CASs and require a university degree. The MAS in Applied Psychology focuses on the application of psychological concepts in fields such as business, education or health. If you would like to know what content is taught and what requirements apply, you will find all the relevant information on our platform.

The Applied Psychology Master's program covers a broad spectrum of psychological disciplines. The aim of the degree program is to impart scientifically sound skills for practical application in various professional fields.

Typical course contents for the Applied Psychology Master's degree are:

• Psychological diagnostics: learning and applying standardized test procedures to record behavior, personality and performance characteristics
• Developmental psychology: analysis of psychological development processes across the entire lifespan
• Clinical psychology: basics of mental disorders, diagnostics and psychological interventions
• Work and organizational psychology: psychological processes in work contexts, personnel development and organizational consulting
• Research methodology and statistics: planning, implementation and evaluation of empirical studies

Depending on the Universities, the focus of the Master's in Applied Psychology varies depending on the focus areas. Practical projects, empirical research work and direct application in everyday working life are integral parts of the course. The course prepares students specifically for careers in areas such as counseling, healthcare, education or business.

As each Universities designs its focus and content for the Master's in Applied Psychology individually, it is advisable to enquire about the specific course content directly with the desired educational institution. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the right school - quickly, easily and free of charge.

Part-time study with a high online component is now possible in many degree courses - including in the field of psychology. Depending on the provider, teaching can be designed as a hybrid form with digital learning platforms, live streams and block courses. The Master's in Applied Psychology distance learning program thus enables maximum flexibility while maintaining the same professional quality. Interested parties can find out more about the exact course content and requirements here.

The Master's in Applied Psychology is a scientifically based degree at Master's level that provides practical knowledge for professional fields such as healthcare, business or counseling. The Master's combines sound research methods and practical applications in order to optimally prepare graduates for demanding tasks. The Master's opens up access to further training and is a prerequisite for recognition as a psychologist in the Swiss healthcare system.

An MBA in Applied Psychology for Business combines psychological expertise with business skills and is aimed at professionals with management or consulting responsibilities. The focus is on topics such as change management, consumer behavior and employee motivation. The MBA in this field offers practical continuing education, further training for professionals who want to apply psychological principles in a targeted manner in an entrepreneurial context.