Graduate Ready to Support Individuals, Strengthen Families, and Lead Organizations

Seattle Pacific University’s graduate psychology programs combine rigorous academics, research, and hands-on experience to prepare you for a meaningful, in-demand career.

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Program Snapshots

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MA): Graduates work in business, government, consulting, and nonprofit settings, applying psychological science to workplace performance, leadership, and organizational change.
  • Marriage & Family Therapy (MS): With clinical practice starting early in the program, the MFT master’s prepares graduates for licensure as marriage and family therapists in Washington state and equips them for a variety of mental health settings. Read our latest College of Applied and Natural Sciences feature story on SPU Stories
  • Research Psychology: Hybrid learning blends online coursework with on-campus intensives, sharpening the research and analytical skills needed for PhD study or data-driven careers.

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Priority Application Deadlines:

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Seattle Pacific University
Graduate Admissions – College of Applied and Natural Sciences
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

gradadmissions@spu.edu | 206-281-2091

Broaden Your Perspective

Pair your psychology studies with a Graduate Theology Certificate to deepen your understanding of faith and human flourishing.

  • Flexible, part-time study
  • Options in Christian Studies, Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies, and more