Overview

Graduates of the Applied Social Psychology degree at Loyola University Chicago obtain skills in basic and applied research methodology, advanced training in statistics and a strong knowledge base for theory and research in social psychology.

Upon graduation, students from this program are well prepared for research careers in a variety of settings, including marketing, advertising, education, criminal justice, community intervention and health care, or for further graduate study.

Learning Outcomes

Explain how classic and contemporary social psychological theory and research applies to human behavior in social settings

Learn to conduct a literature review

Evaluate the scientific rigor of research presented in social psychological journals and books

Synthesize principles of basic and advanced research methods to produce independent, scholarly work

Understand how to derive novel, previously untested hypotheses.

Design and conduct basic and applied social psychology research

Understand how to statistically analyze and interpret data collected in social psychology research

Understand how to write up an academic research article

Understand how to give a high quality professional presentation

Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice

Apply knowledge of social psychology to scholarly and/or professional activities to promote positive social change

Apply psychological content and skills to career goals

Acquisition of research and publication skills that will allow students to pursue an applied job after completing the program

Career Opportunities

Students who have completed the five-year degree in applied social psychology have found employment with the following Chicago-area organizations:

Evanston Police Department

Hines VA Hospital, Research and Development Service

Leo Burnett Advertising

National Opinion Research Center

Pace Suburban Bus Service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Psychology

Laboratory in Program Evaluation

Laboratory in Social Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Advanced Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

At Loyola University, application deadlines are for priority consideration, but rolling admissions continue on a space-available basis thereafter.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Social Psychology View 26 other Bachelors in Social Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete either Loyola University Chicago's free online application or apply through Common App.

Send in all official high school and secondary transcripts from each institution you have attended.

English proficiency scores.

Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor or have them use our online form.

500-word personal statement.

Send a resume of your achievements and extracurricular activities at school or in your community.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

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In-State

54530 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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