Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Military Psychology program at Adler University is designed to train students to become socially responsible mental health professionals with specialized knowledge of military psychology. The program aims to improve the lives of service personnel and is applicable to a wide range of areas within the military community.

Program Description

The program is offered entirely online and can be completed in as few as 12 months. It consists of 36 credits and includes core courses, electives, and a thesis or capstone project. The program emphasizes socially responsible practice and prepares students for positions in research, education, medical facilities, military institutions, veteran support organizations, and government agencies.

Concentrations

The program offers a concentration in Psychology of Terrorism, which examines the bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions of terrorism and its impact on individuals and communities.

Concentration Description

The concentration in Psychology of Terrorism includes courses on the psychology of terrorism, psychological consequence management, and biodefense security. Students will learn about the concepts, goals, strategies, ideologies, and psychological theories associated with terrorist groups and how to manage the psychological consequences of terrorism.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program are prepared to work with the unique needs and trauma experienced by military personnel, retirees, veterans, and their families. They are equipped to work in a variety of settings, including research, education, medical facilities, military institutions, veteran support organizations, and government agencies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in:

• Research
• Education
• Medical facilities
• Military institutions
• Veteran support organizations
• Government agencies

Curriculum

The program includes core courses, electives, and a thesis or capstone project.

Core Courses

• MAMP-500: Survey of Military Psychology
• MAMP 501: Operational Psychology
• MAMP 502: Mental Health Law & UCMJ
• MAMP 503: The Psychology of Conflict & Operations Other than War
• MAMP 504: Ethics, Morality, & Social Justice in Military
• MAMP 505: War, Trauma, Grief, Death and Loss
• INDS 503: Research Methods
• INDS 531: Adlerian Theory in Socially Responsible Practice

Electives

• MAMP-506: Psychological Resilience and Positive Psychology
• MAMP 508: Culture & Diversity Military
• MAMP 513: Continuum of Care for the Military, Veterans, and Their Families

Thesis or Capstone

Students must take either the capstone course or the three-course thesis series.

Online Learning Format

The program is offered entirely online and can be completed in as few as 12 months. The online learning format provides flexibility and convenience for students who may be currently employed.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants are required to have:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• A GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Two letters of recommendation

Conditional Admission

Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the program is charged each term according to the number of registered academic credits. The estimated tuition and fees can be calculated using the Tuition Estimator tool.

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Faculty Members

• Barton David Buechner, Ph.D.
• Joseph E. Troiani, Ph.D.