Earn your Master of Arts in Psychology degree from University of the Rockies

Go deeper and explore the elements of psychology from a clinical or organizational angle at the graduate level.

With your Master of Arts in Psychology degree from University of the Rockies, your focus will be on learning to understand human beings' motivations, emotions, and thought processes in a clinical setting, or you can delve into how human behavior impacts the dynamics of a business or organization. There are a variety of specializations to choose from to focus your study.

You'll find that University of the Rockies, located in beautiful Colorado Springs, is an ideal setting to prepare for a career as a psychologist, professional therapist or professional consultant and coach:

  • take evening or weekend courses
  • get support from our distinguished faculty
  • discover the fulfillment that comes from furthering your education

Choose your specialization:

Degree Completion Requirements:

To fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts in Psychology*, you must successfully complete the following:


* Master of Arts in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization and Master of Arts in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling Specialization have different degree completion requirements. Please see the unique specialization pages for the specific requirements.

Note: The date of degree conferral recorded on the student's transcript and diploma will reflect the date the student completes all degree requirements. However, release of transcripts, diplomas, and verifications for degrees awarded are contingent upon submission of the Petition to Graduate form, payment of the graduation fee, and payment of any outstanding balances with the University.

Program Outline:

Take advantage of the flexible course offerings, as follows:

  • Classes are offered in a combination of evening and weekend formats.
  • Evening courses meet for four hours one night per week over a nine-week term.
  • Weekend classes meet on three weekends over the nine-week term from Friday at 12:00 noon through Sunday at 1:30 PM
  • The typical course load is two courses per term.

To learn more, call us today at 866-621-0124 or submit a request for more information. You'll be making a valuable commitment to your future in the psychology profession and to the social and developmental health of others.