Institutions & Courses The University of Waikato Courses
Master of Applied Psychology
This course is available at the following The University of Waikato campuses:
Waikato
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Bay of Plenty
Following completion of a three year Bachelors degree with a major in Psychology, students may apply to enter the two-year Master of Applied Psychology, with Organisational Psychology, Community Psychology or Behaviour Analysis as a programme of study.
The MAppPsy(Behaviour Analysis) is a two year (full time) programme.
Graduates of the Master of Applied Psychology have advanced knowledge of:
- the underlying concepts and principles associated with the area(s) of study, that is, psychological theory and research, particularly in relation to the psychology of work-related attitudes and behaviours and the functioning of organisations.
- the main methods of enquiry in these subjects. This knowledge is attained via empirical research and enquiry, along with practical experience in workplace environments.
- the techniques applicable to research in these areas of study. The graduate’s knowledge of research is based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs, including experimental and quasi-experimental research, surveys (e.g. interviews, questionnaires) and naturalistic observations of workplace behaviours.
