Master of Arts in Psychology Online
Earn your Online MAPSY with HPU
Hawaiʻi Pacific Å·ÃÀAƬ has now partnered with Beacon Education to provide our fully online Master of Arts in Psychology (MAPSY) for working professionals and students residing in China. With this partnership, both HPU and Beacon provide a comprehensive teaching and learning platform designed and optimized by Beacon for an experiential learning program taught exclusively in Chinese (Mandarin).
Can Be Completed in 12 Months
8-Week Class Schedule
Available in Mandarin Translation
Earn Your Degree Exclusively in Mandarin
The Mandarin online MA in Psychology program is flexible, and the accelerated program can be completed in as little as 12 months with full-time enrollment. Your diploma and transcripts will not indicate that the degree is completed online. The diploma and transcripts will be identical to HPU students who complete their studies on-campus. You have 7 years from the first term of enrollment to complete your Mandarin online MA in Psychology.
CURRICULUM & COURSES TAILORED TO CAREER PATHWAYS
This online program emphasizes foundational knowledge in psychological science, including social, cognitive/affective, developmental, abnormal and biological aspects of human behavior. Students explore these topics as well as research methods, counseling skills with youth and adults, and industrial/organizational applications of psychology. It is suited for professionals looking to develop their general knowledge of psychology and advance in fields such as human services or business.
The program will not require external accreditation, nor is it intended to lead to licensure in any applied psychology or related subdisciplines. By offering a broad, graduate-level psychology foundation, the program will help students advance in human service and business sectors.
Foundational Psychology
Knowledge Comprehensive coverage of major psychological concepts, theoretical frameworks, and empirical findings across key areas of psychology.
Research & Applied
Skills Learn how psychological research is designed, conducted, and interpreted, and apply theories to real-world situations.
Professional Communication
Develop the ability to communicate psychological concepts and research clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning to analyze psychological phenomena and address complex behavioral problems.
The Master of Arts in Psychology (Mandarin Translation) consists of 30 credits with ten 3-credit courses. Students will take two courses per session during HPU's two 8-week fall sessions, two 8-week spring sessions, and one 7-week summer session.
Course Descriptions
PSYM 5000
Introduction to Psychology
This foundational course provides a comprehensive overview of psychological science, introducing students to major areas of psychology and establishing a solid foundation for advanced study.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5315
Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
Explores the cognitive and emotional processes underlying human behavior, including perception, memory, learning, thinking, and emotion regulation.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5550
Lifespan Development
Examines human development across the entire lifespan, from infancy through old age, covering physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5345
Social Bases of Behavior
Studies how social factors influence individual behavior, including topics such as social cognition, attitudes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5325
Biological Bases of Behavior
Explores the biological foundations of behavior, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the relationship between brain and behavior.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5200
Research Methods in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Introduces research methodologies specific to clinical and counseling psychology, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis methods.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5350
Clinical Psychology
Provides an overview of clinical psychology, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for psychological disorders.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5830
Group Therapy
Examines group therapy theories, techniques, and processes, preparing students to understand group dynamics and therapeutic interventions.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5760
Counseling Children & Adolescents
Focuses on counseling approaches and techniques specifically designed for working with children and adolescents, addressing developmental considerations.
Credit: 3
PSYM 5365
Psychopathology and Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Covers the classification, assessment, and understanding of psychological disorders, including diagnostic criteria and assessment techniques.
Credit: 3
Apply to Earn your MAPSY at Hawaiʻi Pacific Å·ÃÀAƬ
Admissions requirements:
- Application
- Official transcript/s (bachelor’s degree or higher)
- Resume
Frequently Asked Questions
The GRE or GMAT is recommended but not mandatory for programs Beacon Education offers applicants in China.
Yes, you can apply for other graduate degrees, including doctorate programs, Å·ÃÀAƬ. It is a separate process through the university's , and Beacon can connect you with the graduate admission team.
As a student at HPU under the Beacon Education program, you will have access to resources consistent with other online learners at the Å·ÃÀAƬ.
Beacon Education is not an agent. Beacon Education Limited, along with its affiliates (北京彼岸京华教育科技有限公司), are the partners for the online and hybrid degree programs for students in China.
Tuition and fees will be facilitated by our partner, Beacon Education Limited, along with its affiliates (北京彼岸京华教育科技有限公司), who will support you through payment, enrollment, and study.