UW-Stout's Masters of Science degree in Applied Psychology will give you the applied research and data analysis skills to prepare you for a wide-range of careers in business, education, non-profits, and other areas.
Using psychological theories, principles, and research methods, you will help organizations make data-driven decisions and move towards evidence-based practice. We offer:
- Applied experience beginning with your first semester
- Faculty with practical experience
- Projects with on-campus and external clients
- Cohort model with small class sizes
- Low cost: no added costs after tuition
- 240-hour internship experience
- Graduate Assistant opportunities
- On-campus research centers (ARC, Discovery Center)
- High employment rate in a wide variety of careers
Three 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 Research » Use analytical methods and data-driven decision making to assist businesses, non-profits, and government organizations in assessing the effectiveness of programs/policies, determining organizational and client needs, and measuring the integrity of program implementation.
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention » Apply psychological principles to understanding and remedying real-world health problems, through promoting health and preventing disease.
Employer Testimonial
“The MSAP program does a wonderful job in preparing students for careers in which experience in research, methodology, project management and critical thinking are essential.”
- John Barlow
President, Barlow Research Assoc
General UW-Stout Graduate School Application
All prospective graduate students at UW-Stout must follow a standard application process through our Graduate School. Beyond that, each graduate program has specific requirements that must be met to be successfully admitted to the program:
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Eligibility
To be admitted with full status to the program, you must fulfill the following:
- Earned a GPA of at least 3.0.
- Evidence of undergraduate preparation in psychology.
- Minimum of 15 undergraduate psychology semester credits.
- Minimum of 5 semester credits in research methods.
- Minimum of 3 semester credits in statistics.
- Demonstration of written communication skills required for success in graduate studies.
- GRE scores are preferred, but not required.
Note: Deficiency in undergraduate course preparation does not preclude admission, but may require additional coursework to complete the degree program. Students who do not meet these requirements may be accepted on a provisional basis.
Program Application
To successfully apply to the program, please submit the following:
- A current resume
- Writing sample which can be either:
- Research paper
or - Professional document
- Research paper
- Statement of interest which should include:
- Why you are interested in the MSAP program
- How the MSAP aligns with your professional goals
- Three completed candidate recommendation forms:
- Candidate Recommendation Form [PDF]
- One must be from a faculty member
- Additional letters of support from references are welcome but not required
- A completed MSAP candidate information form:
- MSAP Candidate Information Form [PDF]
- Official undergraduate transcripts need only be submitted once to the Graduate School office
Please mail application materials to:
Program Director, M.S. in Applied Psychology
Psychology Department
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Application Deadline
- Priority Deadline: February 1
Students will only be admitted in the fall semester. Applications received after the deadline will be accepted as space allows.
MSAP Alumni Statistics
- Mean starting annual salary for first MSAP-related job: $40,000
- Mean starting annual salary for second MSAP-related job: $51,430
- Average length of time spent at MSAP-related jobs: 24 months
- Time spent searching for first MSAP-related job: 3.3 months on average
- Time spent searching for second MSAP-related job: 2.2 months on average
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A Promising Job Outlook
According to U.S. Department of Labor data, the job outlook for many fields relevant to the MSAP is bright. There is a growing demand for data-driven decision-making in the private sector, as well as in many settings within education and government fields. Numerous occupations, such as Health Educators and I/O Psychologists, are expected to grow at a rate much faster than the national average for other industries.
2021 Advisory Board
| Elizabeth | Buchanan | Ph.D., Interim Director of Research Services | |
| Maureen | Cochran | MS, MSAP Alumna, Coordinator for Research | Evaluation & Planning, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR |
| Brenda | Krueger | MSAP Student, 2nd year, ER & I/O concentration | |
| Abby | Laib | MS, MSAP Alumni, Evaluator | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Denver, CO |
| Jim | Lenio | MS, MSAP Alumni, Executive Director | Office of Institutional Research, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN |
| Joel | Mueller | MS, MSAP Alumni, Research Analyst | Barlow Research, Minneapolis, MN |
| Jason | Nicholas | M.S., MSAP Alumni, Director of Institutional Research | Northern Michigan University |
| Dan | Regnier | MS, MSAP Alumni, Program Evaluator | Walden University |
| Andrea | Rice | MS, MSAP Alumna, Associate Project Manager | Media Monks, Los Angeles, CA |
| Deanna | Schultz | Ph.D. | CEHHS/School of Education |
| Tiffany | Smith | Ph.D. | UNC-Greensboro |
| Angela | Webb | MS, MSAP, Alumna, Market Research Analyst | Ingersoll Rand/Trane, Minneapolis, MN |
| Meridith | Wentz | Ph. D.; MSAP Alumna; Assistant Chancellor | PARQ Director |
