Applied Psychology
Applied psychology is the use of psychological methods and findings of scientific psychology to solve practical problems of human and animal behavior and experience. Mental health, organizational psychology, business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law are just a few of the areas that have been influenced by the application of psychological principles and findings. Some of the areas of applied psychology include clinical psychology, counseling psychology, evolutionary psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, legal psychology, neuropsychology, occupational health psychology, human factors, forensic psychology, engineering psychology, school psychology, sports psychology, traffic psychology, community psychology, medical psychology. In addition, a number of specialized areas in the general field of psychology have applied branches (e.g., applied social psychology, applied cognitive psychology). However, the lines between sub-branch specializations and major applied psychology categories are often blurred. For example, a human factors psychologist might use a cognitive psychology theory. This could be described as human factor psychology or as applied cognitive psychology.
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Matching Applied Psychology Colleges
Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Four or more years; Private for profit; $9,552 average out-state tuition; $9,552 average in-state tuition |
University of Southern California
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition |
Boston College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,530 average out-state tuition; $60,530 average in-state tuition |
New York University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,770 average out-state tuition; $53,770 average in-state tuition |
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,240 average out-state tuition; $12,240 average in-state tuition |
Farmingdale State College
Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Applied Psychology Majors
Provident Health Professionals ScholarshipCook County Health |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline May 18, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Provident Health Professionals Scholarship is available to medical students and students in a graduate - level clinical academic program who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways ScholarshipTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are seeking a master's degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, psychology, or similar behavioral health profession. In exchange for tuition assistance, scholarship recipients will commit to working at a state-funded community behavioral... View Scholarship Details |
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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,... View Scholarship Details |
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Springfield Research Fund Dissertation FellowshipAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline June 12, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship is available to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination. View Scholarship Details |
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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, KansasBethel College - Kansas |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art. View Scholarship Details |
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Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology ScholarshipAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award $5,500 |
deadline July 10, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majoring in psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational ScholarshipMat-Su Health Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident. View Scholarship Details |
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COGDOP Graduate Student ScholarshipAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline June 26, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship is available to graduate students who are studying psychology. This award supports research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. View Scholarship Details |
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Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of ColorPsi Chi |
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award $3,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of Color is available to female undergraduate and graduate students of color who are pursuing a degree in psychology and are member of Psi Chi. View Scholarship Details |
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Boelsen-Baird Endowed ScholarshipSandhills Community College |
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award $2,500 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Boelsen-Baird Endowed Scholarship is available to second year students enrolled in a college transfer program at Sandhills Community College. Preference is given to English and psychology students who intend to major in the liberal arts and sciences. You must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Applied Psychology Related Majors
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Developmental and Adolescent Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Performance and Sport Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- School Psychology
- Community Psychology