Masters in Psychology Programs in Louisiana
(found programs from 16 schools)

Whether you want to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or work in the fields of business, criminal justice, or human services, a master's degree in a psychology-related area can provide an excellent foundation.

In Louisiana, mental health and substance abuse social workers, mental health counselors, and rehabilitation counselors all made the list of occupations expected to have high demand through 2016 according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

You might also want to consider a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, available at several Louisiana universities and colleges. This field teaches students how to apply psychological principles to human resources, administration, management, sales and marketing. The New Orleans-based consulting firm, Rocket-Hire, has its roots in this field. Nationally, the employment outlook is bright for this field according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

You'll need to continue your schooling and earn a doctoral degree if you plan to become a clinical psychologist. If you choose this route, be aware that statewide employment in this field is expected to grow just 1.3 percent through 2018 according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge has a couple psychology-related graduate programs. The LSU Counselor Education program is for students interested in school or community counseling. The Master of Arts in psychology is for students who are planning to pursue a doctoral degree.

The psychology-related graduate programs at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston are housed in the school's college of education. You may choose a Master of Arts in counseling and guidance or a Master of Arts in the field of industrial-organizational psychology.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has thesis and a non-thesis Master of Science in psychology options. The thesis option is for students who potentially intend to pursue a doctoral degree. The non-thesis option teaches students how to apply psychological principles in human services careers.