Build Future-Ready Skills With Our Digital Psychology Specialization
From text messaging and online banking to social media, the Digital Revolution has profoundly reshaped our everyday lives. In what ways does digital technology affect our attitudes, relationships, and behaviors? How can understanding this help businesses perform better and grow?
In Walden’s Digital Psychology specialization, you’ll answer these questions and more. Explore how the digital world affects human psychology—from the choices we make to how we learn and interact with others. Learn basic digital data analysis skills to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions that help them compete in a crowded marketplace.
Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- Foundation course (3 cr.)
- Core courses (25 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
This represents the minimum credit requirement for program completion. The number of credits for completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, contact an enrollment specialist at 855-646-5286.
Admission Requirements
Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 48 quarter credit | $570 per quarter hour | $27,360 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $875 |
| $28,235** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$5,700 $22,535* | ||
*Represents the course-based learning format, specialization other than Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 24 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $2,500 to $3,500.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 48 quarter credit | $570 per quarter hour | $27,360 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $875 |
| $28,235** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$5,700 $22,535* | ||
*Represents the course-based learning format, specialization other than Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 24 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $2,500 to $3,500.
Program Outcomes
Learn Digital Data Analytics
In our digital psychology master’s degree specialization, you’ll build a strong foundation in digital data analytics. Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data around how people interact with and respond to digital technology and media. Gain the skillset to help organizations better understand consumer behaviors, attitudes, and expectations and make more strategic business decisions.
Career Outlook
With 4.66 billion active internet users and 4.2 billion active social media users worldwide, digital technology has infiltrated our lives in every imaginable way.1 By earning a master’s degree that emphasizes digital psychology, you can help companies create improved digital tools and more effective marketing and business strategies. Set yourself apart with a future-focused skillset that’s valuable to organizations of all sizes, across all industries.
The Digital Psychology specialization can prepare you to work in settings such as:
- Public relations firms
- Marketing firms
- Corporate settings
- Social media companies
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Earning my MS in Psychology and PhD in Psychology has provided me a greater understanding of several disciplines, including learning, human development, research and writing, education, and even business.
Walden is an amazing university that offers around-the-clock support.
From the wonderful faculty members and students to the residencies and commencement experiences, I have truly enjoyed every moment of my time here.
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1Source: Statista.com, “Global digital population as of January 2021.” (Retrieved August 2021).
Please note: Currently, students who reside in Washington state must take the MS in Psychology Capstone and may not enroll in the Field Experience option.