Master of Applied Psychology

Adler University’s Master of Applied Psychology (MOAP) program is an applied, nonclinical degree, designed to prepare socially responsible professionals and leaders with the core competences in applied research, business, and community applications. Students learn a variety of skills for leadership, program management and evaluation, and cross-cultural communication, and will be able to apply their knowledge of diverse areas of psychology to work in multiple domains and across settings .As part of the Master of Applied Psychology, they will select from three distinct concentrations – Health and Wellness. Gender and Sexuality, and Human Resource Management – that are tailored to their desired career or educational path, and modified for the unique Canadian environment.

The MAP program is offered in a flexible, blended format, with some courses being offered online.

The program includes a comprehensive range of coursework and applied experiences that meet or exceed the core competencies for professional organizations related to the field of applied psychology such as the Association for Talent Development (ATD), the International Association for Applied Psychology (IAAP) and the American Management Association (AMA). The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, including summer semesters.