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Online Master's in Assessment Psychology

Develop Specialized Proficiency in Psychological Evaluation

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Four Semesters

36 Credit Hours

$857 per Credit

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Learn How to Assess, Diagnose and Support People Across Diverse Settings

  • Apply By: 05/18/26
  • Start Class: 05/18/26

In the Master of Arts in Psychology – Assessment Psychology online program from Carlow University, you will learn theories and practices of psychological measurement and evaluation. Accurate diagnoses directly impact the effectiveness of psychological therapy, and this valuable program will teach you how to interpret and apply complex data to inform treatment and decision-making. Online courses are taught by supportive, experienced faculty who are committed to your success and bring a diverse, multi-disciplinary perspective to your studies.

The need for qualified mental health professionals is greater than ever, and this online psychology master’s program is fully aligned with Carlow’s mission to prepare ethical, empathetic leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.

Program Benefits

  • Study anytime with asynchronous courses
  • Flexible program can be completed on full-time or part-time basis
  • Gain immediately applicable strategies and skills
  • Excellent preparation for doctoral study
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Explore Your Diverse Assessment Courses

The comprehensive, well-balanced MA in Psychology curriculum encompasses a broad range of topics including trauma assessment and intervention, pediatric clinical assessment techniques, cognitive testing common to educational and neurocognitive functioning, and evaluation of psychological factors that drive antisocial behavioral patterns.

Assessment Psychology Required Courses

This graduate-level MAP course explores several areas relevant to trauma care including:

  • personality and symptomology assessment
  • proper interviewing techniques for both children and adults affected by violence
  • current research on traumatic memory
  • empirically validated interventions utilized in trauma treatment

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for immediate entrance into the field in working with populations afflicted by PTSD, complicated grief, or prolonged trauma reactions. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: PRC 736

This graduate-level MAP course explores the symptomology of childhood DSM disorders, but also expands on the specific assessment possibilities available to those working with younger populations. This course is designed for students to gain a deeper level of sophistication in the utilization of assessments that address psychopathology as well as normative development. Additionally, this course will examine the trends and controversies associated with child psychology and prepare students to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. Developmental norms will also be explored within this course as well as the etiology of violence, the research on child abuse and neglect, and the nature of parental influence on a variety of childhood disorders. Lastly, students will consider assessment that promotes a child’s individual strengths and gifts and how learning disorders intersect and exacerbate mental health-related issues.

This graduate-level MAP course is an advanced seminar with the goal of introducing students to the theory and application of neuropsychology. This specialized subfield of psychology aims to assess and interpret the relationship between nervous system function, cognition, emotions and behavior; and to apply this knowledge to the design of individualized patient intervention. Students will gain an understanding of the field through review of adult and pediatric cognitive and neurological disorders. The psychosocial adjustment of patients living with each disorder and the dynamics among individual involved in their care are additional themes of emphasis. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach integrating information from several subfields of medicine (neurology, neuroradiology, and psychiatry) and psychology (cognitive, abnormal, developmental, biological, and health psychology). This course will introduce a variety of neuropsychological tests & discuss the major cognitive domains in neuropsychology, with an emphasis on the process by which such tests are interpreted in light of all of the data available.

In addition to these specialization courses, you will also complete core courses, clinicals, research and applied psychology courses, and electives tailored to your interests. This flexible program provides a wide range of courses to choose from to fulfill curriculum requirements.

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Help Meet the Growing Nationwide Need for Qualified Mental Health Professionals

Across the country, there is strong demand for mental health care and support services, with many people living in designated Mental Health Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (MHPSA). The job growth for psychologists is projected at 6 percent per year through 2034, double the national average.1

Projected annual job openings for psychologists are estimated at 11,800 through 2034, while the projection for all community and social services job openings is 313,700 per year. 2

Psychometrist $67,697 per year3

Mental Health Evaluator $65,471 per year4

Career Outlook

Explore More MA in Psychology Specializations

The knowledge and skills you will develop in Carlow’s online psychology master’s degree program are applicable to a wide range of roles across diverse industries. If you’re seeking a particular field of psychological study, Carlow University offers a variety of MA in Psychology specializations. Explore your options and choose the one that best fits your interests and professional goals.

Psychology, MA: Forensic Psychology

Learn psychological theories and applications relevant to criminal and civil law. Prepare for impactful careers that involve both mental health and the justice system.

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Psychology, MA: Therapeutic Arts Psychology

Learn how to use the creative powers of art, writing and imagination to foster healing, recovery and personal development among diverse populations.

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Psychology, MA: Treatment Psychology

Develop critical skills to assess, diagnose and implement effective treatment interventions that benefit individuals, couples, families and communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The program is 36 total credits, including nine specialization credits. The program can be completed in as few as four semesters.

You do not have to pick a specialization and can use electives to tailor the program to your professional interests.

You can move from one specialization to another. However, each specialization has individual course requirements.

You may incur costs beyond tuition, such as textbooks, supplies and other fees. Take these costs into consideration as you budget for your education.

Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Psychologists.” Retrieved Nov. 13, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Community and Social Service Occupations.” Retrieved Nov. 13, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. ZipRecruiter. “Psychometrist Salary.” Retrieved Dec. 2, 2025, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/.
  4. ZipRecruiter. “Mental Health Evaluator Salary.” Retrieved Dec. 2, 2025, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/.