Differentiate MA Psychology And MA Applied Psychology

What is the Difference Between MA Psychology And MA Applied Psychology ?

[Arun Vats]

Both the MA Psychology And MSc Applied Psychology field are having their own importance.

Scope after MA Psychology
M.A in Psychology and Opportunities
Hospitals
Prisons
Research establishments
Rehabilitation centers
Advertising industry
Welfare Organizations
Correctional Programs

Some of the common job profiles being enjoyed by these graduates include the following.
Counseling Psychologist
Career counsellor
Recreation worker
Child support specialist
Public statistician

Scope after MA Applied Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Master of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Stress Analysis
Master of Philosophy in Applied Psychology
Master of Philosophy in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology

You can pursue career as Specialist Education Teacher in various college or universities.
Experienced and Well established applicants in the field of Psychology can work as freelancers.

Will you please tell the difference between
M.A. Psychology and M.Sc. Applied Psychology course ?

[Kiran Chandar]

M.A. Psychology is a two year postgraduate degree, eligibility for which is an undergraduate degree in any discipline .

Psychology is the scientific study of the behavioral and mental functions of humans and animals.

Subjects usually studied under this degree are Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Psycho-Therapeutics, Advanced General Psychology, Statistics & Research Methods, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Psychology, Neuro-Psychology, Psychodiagnostics, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology , Organizational Counselling, Cognitive Psychology etc.

Some of the placement areas:-

Research Establishments
Prisons
Advertising Industry
Rehabilitation Centers
Welfare Organizations
Child/ Youth Guidance Center

Job Types
Community Relations Officer
Neuropsychologist
Social Worker
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatric Assistant
Counselling Psychologist
Psychiatric Technician
School Psychologist
Child Care Worker
Social Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Child Support Specialist
Day-care Centre Supervisor
Industrial Organization Psychologist
Clergymen

M.Sc. Applied Psychology is the use of psychological principles and theories to overcome problems in other areas such as business management, education, health, product design, mental health, ergonomics and law.

Job Types
Manager - Learning & Development
Child Support Specialist
Subject Matter Expert - Applied Psychology
Psychology Consultant
Business Consultant
Neuropsychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Program Coordinator