Improve the lives of others with an M.A. in Psychology from UWF. Specialize in counseling or industrial-organizational psychology, depending on your interests and career goals.
Why Study Psychology at UWF?
At UWF, you will be mentored by accessible and supportive faculty with extensive clinical, consulting and research experience. Our affordable, intensive face-to-face instruction provides you with individualized attention.
You will learn the science of psychology and evidence-based practice, gaining expertise in research methodology, statistics and critical thinking. We will show you how to apply psychological science in service of individuals, families, groups and communities.
Are you interested in doctoral training? Our research opportunities can increase your competitive edge.
What You Will Learn
Our program provides an in-depth study of human behavior. You will explore the core foundations of the bases of behavior: biological, social, acquired and individual.
You will choose from our two specializations: counseling-licensed mental health counselor and industrial-organizational psychology.
You will complete the psychology graduate core requirements and the requirements of your chosen area of specialization.
Students completing a master’s degree in Psychology will be prepared to pursue a wide range of careers at the master’s level or to pursue advanced training at the doctoral level.
Specializations
This option prepares you for a career as a licensed mental health counselor. Coursework combines with a practicum/internship field placement in a mental health setting. You'll complete 1000 hours of clinical and practical experience over the course of three semesters. Upon graduation you will be in a position to qualify to register with the state licensing board as an intern and to obtain the two-year post-degree supervised experience required for state licensure. This program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council.
This top-ranking program focuses on applied projects and internships. This program draws from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds. Our students have interned in a wide variety of settings such as health care, research laboratories, the military, banking, entertainment, education and nonprofit organizations. Classes are predominantly in-person, synchronous, and highly interactive. Our graduates hold positions in corporate HR, consulting firms, government and research institutions, or pursue doctoral study in psychology or a related field.
According to Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, our program is ranked:
- 2nd in Applied Experiences, providing real-world experience working with local organizations.
- 5th in Overall Quality, addressing all 25 competencies in I-O psychology.
- Among Top National Programs in Student Satisfaction & Culture, with flexible eligibility requirements, an active UWF I-O Master's Alumni network, the UWF Society for Human Resource Management Student chapter, plus access to hiking trails, nature preserve, and beaches.
