Personalized attention. Professional growth. Community impact.
Learn to create positive change in organizations and your professional life by studying applied psychology.
Deepen your understanding of human performance, productivity, and well-being in the workplace or personal situations. Topics of study include psychological fundamentals of motivation, adult development, and social dynamics. Specific coursework incorporates issues related to cultural and social justice.
Our program also encourages your personal growth through opportunities to explore ethics, interpersonal interactions, and strategies for managing stressful situations.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring Semester: December 1
Fall Semester: July 1
Convenient / Flexible
This fully online program is set up with your hectic schedule in mind. Take one online class at a time and can begin the program in either the spring or fall semester.
Each class is held just one night per week for approximately two hours and starts at 4 p.m. or later, which allows students to continue working while going to school. Most students finish their degree in two years.
Relevant to All Careers
Professional success is often less about technical skills and more about skills involving people, such as communication, group collaboration, and leadership. A master’s degree in psychology will improve your skills in the areas most valued by potential employers.
Faculty with various expertise will meet weekly with you to discuss how to apply coursework to your field and facilitate networking with other students. You will also get to create a capstone project tailored to your current occupational goals.
Quick Highlights
- Fully online classes (synchronous)
- 30 credits / 2-year completion
- One live 7-week class at a time

Admission Criteria & Eligibility
A holistic admission decision will be based on multiple factors, including your motivation for pursuing this degree, work history, volunteer activities, and other involvement.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (or 2.9 in the last 60 credits)
- Completion of at least 9 credits in the social/behavioral sciences.
Application Checklist
Requirements, Outcomes & Schedule
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Schedule a personalized visit or a video chat to learn more about the curriculum, internships, outcomes, enrollment process, and more.
Get in Touch
Megan Henderson
Graduate Admission
megan.henderson@loras.edu
563.588.7140
Financial Aid
Advanced degrees are worth the investment. We have options to help you make your educational goal a reality, and financial aid helps open doors for your future.
Tuition & Fees
Understand the costs before applying. Review tuition, fees, and living expenses to create a realistic budget. Financial planning is key for advanced degree success.
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
The applied psychology program provides me the flexibility to continue working full-time while taking classes. I am also able to incorporate what I am learning and researching into my current job and starting to see what I want my future career to grow into.
— Maci Coakley
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Meet Your Professors

Lindsey Bartgis PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology

Lisa Grinde PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology

Julia Omarzu PhD
Professor of Psychology