Program in Applied Psychology College of Human Development University of Wisconsin-Stout

The MSAP at the University of Wisconsin-Stout

The University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Master of Science in Applied Psychology (MSAP) through which students gain hands-on experience with using psychological principles, theories, and research methods to solve real-word problems in many fields and industries, including healthcare, business, education, and law.

Master of Science in Applied Psychology Program

The Master of Science in Applied Psychology program, which can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, includes 30 credits in core courses. It also consists of 12 credits in one of three concentrations: industrial/organizational psychology, health promotions and disease prevention, or evaluation research.

The first three semesters of the two-year (full-time) program requires participation in multiple projects that build valuable experience in client relations and research, data, and evaluation methodology. The last semester incorporates a field problem or master's thesis and internship in applied psychology. Beyond the required courses, students can take any graduate courses -- with approval -- that meet their interests or academic and career goals.

Approximately 85% of the MSAP courses involve hands-on learning with many opportunities for both individual work and group collaboration.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration

The concentration in industrial/organization psychology examines people's behavior in group settings in the workplace. It focuses on employee motivation, personnel research, recruitment and selection, and job design methodology.

Students in this concentration acquire job analysis, performance assessment, and workplace motivation skills. This enables them to build successful careers in human resources, training and development, or business consulting.

Health Promotions and Disease Prevention Concentration

MSAP students in the health promotions and disease prevention concentration gain expertise in applying psychological principles to understanding and solving real-world health problems. Upon graduation, they work in a variety of health-related settings such as clinics, schools, non-profit organizations, and insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

They work on various health-related matters including health behavior interventions, health promotion, wellness education, healthcare policy, and health services research.

Evaluation Research Concentration

The MSAP evaluation research concentration focuses on the analytical methods and data-driven decision-making processes that are used to help businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies provide resources to people.

Students assess policy and program effectiveness, determine organizational and client needs, and measure the integrity of program implementation. Students in this concentration gain skills in program planning and development, needs assessment, and evaluation of program effectiveness and implementation.

Providing Solutions for Business, Industry, and Society through Innovative Research

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is committed to conducting research in a wide variety of disciplines that foster discovery and innovation. Its applied research efforts facilitate student research, connect faculty members with industries and other researchers to solve real-world problems, and advance economic development in the state of Wisconsin.

Faculty Members Who Are Scholars and Practitioners

MSAP faculty members are dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and supporting students as they complete their programs of study.

Dr. Gorbatenko is a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota, the Psychology Department chair, and the Program Director for the Masters in Applied Psychology program. Her professional interests include program evaluation/outcomes research, clinical/counseling psychology, mental health assessment and treatment, and teaching.

Dr. Gorbatenko's research efforts have focused on applied research, particularly in program evaluation and involved graduate student collaboration/advisement.

Graduate Student Research

The university provides and facilitates student involvement in many research events and opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. The Journal of Student Research is published to showcase exceptional student scholarship across disciplines.

Furthermore, students are offered resources such as grants; poster preparation services; library services for thesis preparation; and thesis writing, formatting, and submission services. All these resources help them conduct and present their research.

Financial Assistance for Graduate Students

Graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout may be eligible for financial aid that includes institutional scholarships, federal loans, and student employment. Graduate assistantships and residence hall positions are also available. In addition, the UW-Stout Multicultural Student Services helps domestic ethnic minority students obtain various scholarships. The Office of International Education offers

Graduate Student Experience

UW-Stout offers graduate students an outstanding academic experience that includes 17 master's degree programs, real-world projects, dedicated faculty mentors, and flexible class schedules.

Its mid-sized campus includes approximately 1,000 graduate students, which allows for small class sizes. Most classes in the Master of Science in Applied Psychology program contain fewer than 20 students.

Graduate students have opportunities to work with employers before graduating. They also learn from and build relationships with peers from more than 30 countries.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout

Established in 1891, the University of Wisconsin-Stout is a polytechnic university that offers comprehensive, career-focused educational programs. Stout?s innovation has placed the university within the top 20 public universities in the Midwest for 2013 according to U.S. News and World Report.

UW-Stout's historic campus is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin a small town in the Midwestern region of the United States and was voted one of the top 20 small towns in 2012 by the Smithsonian Magazine. The Menomonie area includes a variety of recreational options including outdoor adventures, a theater, and a wide selection of restaurants and coffee shops.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Science (MS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 10
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? No
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Required
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied24
• Accepted19
• Acceptance Rate79%
• Enrolled12
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $45
• Application Fee - International $45
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Not Reported
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline February 1st February 1st Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline October 1st October 1st Yes
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE General Test, GRE Subject Test, minimum GPA of 3.0, and 15 semester credits of undergraduate course work in psychology, 8 semester credits in research methods and statistics
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 500 paper based, TOEFL iBT

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students29
• Female Percentage66%
• Male Percentage34%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students29
• Part-time Percentage10%
• Full-time Percentage90%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino8%
• Black / African American8%
• White / Caucasian73%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian4%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races0%
• Unknown7%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty
• Full-time PercentageNot Reported
• Part-time PercentageNot Reported
• Female PercentageNot Reported
• Male PercentageNot Reported

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchHealth complementary therapies, motivation, group dynamics, social reasoning, stress
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last yearNot Reported