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Grand Canyon University's programs can help equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career helping others.

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Grand Canyon University's programs can help equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career helping others.

Online & Evening Degree Programs

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Online Degrees at Grand Canyon University

Our online courses offer a curriculum developed so that you receive an education to help you position yourself for possible career advancement. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.

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Master's Degrees - Psychology

Gain greater insight into the field of psychology with a Master of Science in Psychology from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Our online or evening master's degree programs focus on action research and critical thinking, with an emphasis on why people behave and think the way they do. With a variety of emphases in areas like geropsychology, human factors, life coaching and more, you can expect to strengthen your foundation in contemporary and ethical psychology issues while gaining insight into a specific area of your field.

MS in Psychology: Forensic Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology at Grand Canyon University is a graduate degree program that can provide a thorough grounding in the advanced principles of human psychology, criminal behavior and societal responses to criminal behavior.

MS in Psychology: General Psychology

Become a more impactful and effective teacher, practitioner or researcher by earning your MS in Psychology. The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology at Grand Canyon University is a non-thesis program that may sharpen your skills and can help you position yourself to potentially enhance your career opportunities.

MS in Psychology: GeroPsychology

Every aging adult deserves to lead a full life. However, the elderly often experience psychological issues that inhibit quality of life. Geropsychology is a field of psychology that focuses on understanding and addressing the mental health concerns that may affect older adults.

MS in Psychology: Health Psychology

The goal of the Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology degree program at Grand Canyon University is to prepare future health psychologists to support individuals in their quest for a physically, mentally and cognitively healthy lifestyle.

MS in Psychology: Human Factors Psychology

Human factors psychology is the blending of the disciplines of engineering and psychology. The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology degree program at Grand Canyon University examines the interactions of humans and technological systems.

MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

The master’s in IO psychology offers insights into why people behave the way they do in the workplace and how employee behavior can be predicted. Future IO psychology specialists are taught to apply research-based methods to produce data that lead to actionable recommendations for management.

MS in Psychology: Life Coaching

A life coach is a guide who empowers clients to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, navigate transitions and reach their true potential in life. You can focus your career in psychology on this subfield with the life coaching degree from Grand Canyon University.

MS in Psychology: Forensic Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology at Grand Canyon University is a graduate degree program that can provide a thorough grounding in the advanced principles of human psychology, criminal behavior and societal responses to criminal behavior.

MS in Psychology: General Psychology

Become a more impactful and effective teacher, practitioner or researcher by earning your MS in Psychology. The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology at Grand Canyon University is a non-thesis program that may sharpen your skills and can help you position yourself to potentially enhance your career opportunities.

MS in Psychology: GeroPsychology

Every aging adult deserves to lead a full life. However, the elderly often experience psychological issues that inhibit quality of life. Geropsychology is a field of psychology that focuses on understanding and addressing the mental health concerns that may affect older adults.

MS in Psychology: Health Psychology

The goal of the Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology degree program at Grand Canyon University is to prepare future health psychologists to support individuals in their quest for a physically, mentally and cognitively healthy lifestyle.

MS in Psychology: Human Factors Psychology

Human factors psychology is the blending of the disciplines of engineering and psychology. The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology degree program at Grand Canyon University examines the interactions of humans and technological systems.

MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

The master’s in IO psychology offers insights into why people behave the way they do in the workplace and how employee behavior can be predicted. Future IO psychology specialists are taught to apply research-based methods to produce data that lead to actionable recommendations for management.

MS in Psychology: Life Coaching

A life coach is a guide who empowers clients to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, navigate transitions and reach their true potential in life. You can focus your career in psychology on this subfield with the life coaching degree from Grand Canyon University.

MS in Psychology: Health Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology degree program explores critical topics in health psychology, examining the interrelationships of body, mind and spirit and can help you prepare to enrich the lives of others.

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MS in Psychology: General Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology degree is designed to help graduates be more impactful and effective teachers, practitioners or researchers. The program covers relevant general psychology topics in human development, health psychology, and social and cultural psychology.

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MS in Psychology: Life Coaching

The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Life Coaching program can help graduates position themselves to offer advice and coaching to others. The program explores models and techniques for creating coaching alliances and developing coaching plans.

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GCU's Featured Master's in Psychology Degrees

Grand Canyon University's online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.

Will My Degree Say “Online”?

No. At GCU you earn the same degree whether you study online or in person, backed by the same well-respected accreditation as all GCU degrees.

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