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Online Master's in Treatment Psychology

Build Expertise in Treatment Theories and Practices to Help Others

100% Online

Four Semesters

36 Credit Hours

$857 per Credit

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Expand Your Impact and Ability to Effectively Treat Diverse Populations

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

The Master of Arts in Psychology – Treatment Psychology online program is designed to equip you with advanced expertise in evidence-based psychological practices for better outcomes. Learn how to assess, diagnose and implement effective treatment plans and interventional strategies tailored to individuals, families and communities.

In online courses taught by supportive, experienced faculty, you will study proven theories, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care. Learn how to measure therapeutic outcomes, integrating cultural and ethical perspectives, and adjust treatment plans to optimize results. Gain skillsets to treat PTSD, phobias, depression, anxiety and more.   

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 our Scope of Treatment Courses

This robust curriculum covers diverse treatment theories and practices, including interventions to support behavior change, cognitive and existential therapies used to address psychological and psychiatric disorders, and clinical techniques to treat adult and juvenile offenders. You will also explore the origins of psychology principles.  

Treatment Psychology Required Courses

Choose five of the following six courses. 

This graduate-level MAP course takes an active approach in identifying how the theory and research in the field of positive psychology is useful across clinical, forensic, medical, educational, and industrial/organizational settings. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on how interventions from positive psychology can be used to support behavior change. Attention will be placed on the development of counseling skills useful to the application of interventions from positive psychology.

This graduate-level MAP course teaches the practical principles and application of cognitive-behavioral theory. This includes the conceptualization and development of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy techniques for psychological problems with adults and children.

The course exposes students to the full range of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the underlying assumptions and theoretical models, including empirical foundations in classical and operant conditioning as well as social learning theory. It also provides students with the practical application of these theories to a wide spectrum of specific psychological problems and psychiatric disorders.

This graduate-level MAP course considers the foundations and influences of existential theory and other dynamic approaches that encompass the following themes: identity, freedom, meaning, isolation, and death – with an emphasis on their appearance and direct application in therapy and counseling. The student will learn the history and background of these perspectives, concepts, principles and research relevant to application, critiques and case conceptualizations, and other integrative techniques and implications. Additionally, students will gain deeper knowledge on the way that existential themes and related agents affect personality and lifespan development.

This graduate-level course is designed to provide a basic understanding of clinical techniques and the relationships with adult and juvenile offenders in society. Major topics include: mental health issues, assessment and diagnosis, role of clinicians, recidivism reduction measures, stressors specific to incarceration, and current best-practice treatment approaches. Additional considerations will address the balance between community safety and offender treatment success. This course will also introduce students to the theory, principles, and skills of motivational interviewing (MI), and will focus primarily on the use of MI by those working with individuals within the criminal justice system (i.e., incarceration, release, post-parole).

This course is an in-depth investigation into the methods and approaches of Virginia Satir, pioneer in the field of individual and family therapy. The Satir Growth Model, as it is known, has been successfully utilized by many professionals trained in the model who work in the fields of therapy, counseling, social work, education and corporate/business worlds. This course ultimately aligns with Carlow’s emphasis on becoming a scholar/ practitioner within your chosen field

This graduate course prepares students to make scientifically-sound treatment decisions for a wide array of adult mental health disorders. Through evidence-based practice, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively treat PTSD, bulimia, OCD, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, phobias, alcohol use disorders, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, this course will examine ineffective and disproven applications of psychology that persist in the field today.

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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Prepare for Rewarding, Career-Advancing Roles Across a Wide Range of Treatment Settings

This treatment psychology master’s program opens the door to numerous opportunities, including mental health clinician, behavior health specialist, rehabilitation counselor and substance abuse clinician.

 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

Mental Health Clinician $74,297 per year3

Behavioral Health Specialist $56,657 per year4

Career Outlook

Explore More MA in Psychology Specializations

The knowledge and skills you will develop in Carlow’s psychology master’s degree online 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: Assessment Psychology

Develop psychological measurement skills to assess, diagnose and support individuals. Learn how to interpret and apply complex data to inform treatment.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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To apply for one of the programs, submit your application and transcripts, along with any other required information. Apply now.

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. “Licensed Mental Health Clinician Salary.” Retrieved Dec. 2, 2025, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/.  
  4. ZipRecruiter. “Behavior Health Specialist Salary.” Retrieved Dec. 2, 2025, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/.