UW-Stout's Masters of Science degree in Applied Psychology (MSAP) will give you the applied research and data analysis skills to prepare you for a wide-range of careers in business, education, evaluation, non-profits, healthcare, and other areas.

Using theories and methods from psychology, you will help organizations make data-driven decisions and move towards evidence-based practice. We offer:

• Applied experience throughout the program
• Faculty with practical experience
• Projects with on-campus and external clients
• Cohort model with small class sizes
• Low cost: no added costs after tuition
• Graduate Assistant opportunities
• On-campus research centers (Catalyst, Discovery Center)
• High employment rate in a wide variety of careers

Two Concentrations:

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology » Examine the behavior of people at work in group settings in the areas of employee motivation, personnel research, recruitment and selection, and job design methodology.
• Evaluation » Through a two-course, year-long sequence students will conduct an evaluation for a real-world client. This advanced training in program evaluation will include methodology, planning & management, responding to the needs of organizational partners, assessing the effectiveness of programs/policies, and measuring the integrity of program implementation.

MSAP Alumni Statistics

• Median starting annual salary for first MSAP-related job: $55,000
• Time spent searching for first MSAP-related job: 3.3 months on average

POSITIONSEMPLOYERS

• Research Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Evaluation Associate
• Human Resource Coordinator
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Institutional Planner
• Organizational Development Specialist
• Project Manager

• Barlow Research Associates, Inc.
• Boston Scientific
• Cigna
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Delta Dental
• Inver Hills Community College
• Manpower Group
• Mayo Clinic
• Target Corporation
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
• United Healthcare
• UW Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Eligibility

Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 but may be admitted on probationary status if their overall grade point average is less than 3.0. These exceptions are individually negotiated with the recommendation of the program admission committee and approval of the Graduate School. 

The majority of applicants will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology; however we are interested in students from other fields including but not limited to sociology, social work, and business. Students are recommended to have taken at least fifteen credits of psychology-related courses, especially statistics and research methods courses, but this is not a requirement.

Optional Program Application

As part of the Graduate School application, you are required to submit a statement of interest describing your educational and professional background, your career goals, and your interest in the MSAP program. You are also required to submit a resume.

Other aspects of your program application you can optionally submit are letters of recommendation, a writing sample, or GRE scores, but these are not required.

Optional materials:

1. Letters of Recommendation (up to 3):
   • Candidate Recommendation Form [PDF] OR a letter of recommendation
2. Writing sample (1):
   • Research paper or professional document
3. GRE Scores
   • Will only be reviewed if GPA does not meet minimum GPA of 3.0

Please email application materials directly to the program director. If materials must be mailed (not preferred), send to:

Program Director, M.S. in Applied Psychology
Psychology Department
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

Application Deadline

The program accepts applications and grants admission for fall term start only. To be given full consideration application materials must be received by February 1. After review of your application, notification of acceptance will be made by early March for fall term. Applications will continue being accepted until all seats are filled. Contact the program director to confirm available seats. Please note that a GRE score is not required.

Tuition fee-2 years$38,000

Total fee-2 years$60,000