Earn Your Master's in Psychology Online at National Louis University

Advance your understanding of human behavior with a 36-credit master's in psychology, fully online or blended, with three concentrations to match your career goals and faculty who bring real research and clinical experience to every class.

  • Online or Blended Format
  • Three Concentrations
  • 36 Semester Hours
  • Career Planning Built In

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Why Choose NLU for Your Master's in Psychology?

3 Concentrations
General, Community, or Teaching of Psychology

Specialize in the area that matches your career goals.

Online or Blended
Fully online or blended with in-person meetings

Built for working adults who need flexibility.

36 SH
A focused master's, completed in about two years

An efficient path deeper into psychology.

6% Growth
Projected growth for psychologists through 2034 (BLS)

Faster than the average for all occupations.

Career Planning
Woven throughout the program, not just at the end

You build toward your next move from day one.

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Program at a Glance

How long?
36 SH
About two years
What format?
Online or Blended
Fully online or with in-person meetings
What focus?
3 Concentrations
General, Community, or Teaching of Psychology
What growth?
6%
Projected growth, psychologists (BLS, 2024-2034)

What You'll Learn

  • Design and critique qualitative and quantitative research
  • Administer and interpret psychological assessments
  • Apply core theories of social, abnormal, and developmental psychology
  • Specialize through a chosen concentration
  • Analyze data, a skill valued across many fields
  • Build a foundation for doctoral study or psychology-related careers

Full Course List

Assessment
Objective, projective, and evaluative tests, validity, and reliability.
Abnormal
Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in social and cultural context.
Social
Theories of self, social cognition, relationships, and behavior.
Personality
Major theoretical frameworks for understanding personality.
Development & Cognition
How people develop and think across the lifespan.
Research
Qualitative and quantitative research design and critique.
Statistics
Data collection, analysis, and interpretation, marketable analytical skills.
Concentration & Capstone
Nine hours in your concentration, plus a thesis or comprehensive exam.

Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.

Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Online application at nl.edu with official transcripts
  • No application fee
  • An advisor helps you choose your concentration
  • Note: this M.A. is not a clinical licensure degree (ask about the M.S. in Counseling for licensure)
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National Louis University has a wonderful Masters program for adult students. The staff was knowledgeable and supportive.

Jill Uhlir M.A. in Psychology, Class of 2014
Three Ways to Specialize

General, Community, or Teaching of Psychology, nine hours of concentration coursework that maps your degree to a specific career direction.

Built Around Your Schedule

Fully online or blended with in-person meetings, designed for working adults completing the degree in about two years.

Career Planning From Day One

Career services are woven throughout the program, so you graduate with a plan, not just a transcript.

Where Will Your Master's Take You?

6%
Projected growth for psychologists through 2034 (BLS)
Social Service Manager
Human Resources Manager
Market Researcher
Data Analyst
Psychology Instructor
Doctoral Study (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)

The M.A. in Psychology opens multiple pathways. For students entering the workforce, the degree qualifies graduates for roles in social services management, human resources, market research, data analysis, and college-level teaching. For those pursuing clinical or forensic psychology, it is a strong foundation for doctoral study.

Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent through 2034, faster than average, with about 12,900 openings a year (BLS, May 2024). The program’s research and assessment training is valued across healthcare, education, and corporate settings.

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How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Request Information

    Submit the form above. An NLU admissions advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions about concentrations and career pathways.

  2. Connect With an Advisor

    Your advisor walks you through the application, financial aid, and which concentration fits your goals: General, Community, or Teaching of Psychology.

  3. Apply and Start Classes

    Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee. Next start: September 21, 2026. Your advisor guides you through every step.

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  • Online or Blended Format
  • Three Concentrations
  • 36 Semester Hours
  • Career Planning Built In

*Salary and job outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists (SOC 19-3039), May 2024. BLS psychologist figures typically reflect doctoral-level roles.

**Curriculum and concentrations: National Louis University M.A. in Psychology program page and SmartCatalog (nl.edu and nl.smartcatalogiq.com).