Azusa Pacific’s Master of Science in Research Psychology and Data Analysis program prepares you with the necessary experiences to be competitive for doctoral programs and pursue careers in psychological research. In this program, work one-on-one with faculty research advisors in a number of psychology-related areas, including substance abuse, social, clinical, cognitive, and more. Through faculty mentorship, relevant coursework, and the completion of a master’s thesis, you will acquire the research and statistical methods necessary to lead change in psychological research.

Choose to add an optional 9-unit concentration to further hone your expertise:

Data Analytics Concentration

Focus on statistical and data visualization techniques as you develop skills in statistical programming, including R and SAS, data visualization using Tableau, and data mining. This concentration helps prepare you for careers in business and data analytics.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Organizational psychology, often called industrial/organizational psychology, considers the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of people in the workplace. At the intersection of business and psychology, courses in this concentration help you discover your ability to diagnose organizational health; develop and implement change initiatives; administer and create job satisfaction surveys; increase employee morale and expand retention strategies; advance performance management programs; hire, train, and develop talent; and advise, coach, and build successful teams.

Marketing Research Concentration

Market research skills are in high demand. Prepare for applied psychology careers related to marketing as you learn conceptual and applied knowledge of marketing processes and the evaluation of products, services, and consumer behavior. Courses focus on marketing strategy and applying quantitative research methods and data analysis techniques within business and marketing contexts, using relevant marketing terminology and statistical software.

Graduates of the program are:

• Scholars who bring together theory, research, statistics, and a concern for helping people.
• Difference makers capable of communicating and implementing data-driven decisions that positively impact people’s lives.
• Researchers competent in conducting advanced research projects that develop theoretical perspectives, address knowledge gaps, and further the field of psychology and related fields.
• Ethical leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and a commitment to justice in their academic, organizational, business, and applied settings.
• Deeply informed in regard to how to integrate the discipline of psychology with the Christian faith.

Program Highlights

Earn your master’s degree in as little as 11 months (18- and 24-month options available).
Learn to analyze data with confidence using popular statistical software, such as SPSS, R, and JMP.*
Receive hands-on, individual training with faculty research advisors.

• Counseling Psychology
• Data Analytics
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Marketing Research
Public Health