Our faculty are both engaged in academics, but also in the real business world… so our students get the full range of knowledge, I think, that they’ll need when they get out to the workforce.
Gary Stratton
Chair of the School of Business
🌞 Summer Success Initiative
Start in Fall 2025 and We’ll Cover Your Summer Courses
KSU Online is helping full-time students keep momentum by covering summer coursework through graduation.
Why it matters:
- Removes financial barriers to summer enrollment
- Helps you graduate faster
- Reduces overall tuition costs
- Proud HBCU education with digital course materials—no costly textbooks
Terms apply. Available to new students who start in Fall 2025 and enroll full-time each fall and spring.
Unlock the potential of your future and make a meaningful impact in the ever-evolving field of behavioral science. At Kentucky State University, our Master’s in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science (Psychology) prepares you to be at the forefront of critical psychological and legal conversations. With a curriculum designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, you'll emerge as a knowledgeable professional ready to tackle complex challenges in a variety of roles.
You will take courses in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and behavioral research methods. You will gain a deep understanding of human behavior and social interactions and learn to apply this knowledge to address real-world issues.
Explore the career paths where you can make an impact:
- 1. Forensic Psychologist
As a forensic psychologist, you could find yourself applying psychological principles to legal issues, assessing the mental competency of defendants, conducting psychological evaluations for court, and providing expert testimony that shapes judicial outcomes. - 2. Intelligence Analyst
Leverage your understanding of psychology to analyze criminal behavior and predict potential threats. As an intelligence analyst, you’ll could play a crucial role in enhancing law enforcement efforts and safeguarding communities. - 3. Jury Consultant
Use your knowledge to help lawyers navigate the complexities of jury behavior. Develop effective trial strategies and predict jury verdicts by understanding psychological factors influencing decision-making. - 4. Court Liaison/Court Manager/Court Analyst
Manage cases within the court system and provide invaluable support to judges and lawyers. Your analytical skills could help streamline processes and improve the overall efficiency of the judicial system. - 5. Research Analyst
Conduct critical research on legal and psychological issues that inform policy decisions. As a research analyst, you could drive changes and improve the effectiveness of various legal programs. - 6. Victims’ Advocate
Become a champion for those affected by crime. As a victims' advocate, you could provide essential support and resources to victims, collaborating with legal professionals and law enforcement to ensure their voices are heard and needs met. - 7. Case Manager
Manage cases within the criminal justice system, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary services and support. Your role is vital in connecting these individuals with resources that can aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Accreditation
Student-Professor
Classes Format
Why a Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science Degree Matters:
Salary Comparison: 1
No Bachelor’s
$38,700
Bachelor’s Average
$64,900
Applied Psychology
$75,000
1National average according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019)
Careers Outlook:
Jobs in Applied Psychology are expected to grow by 3% in the next 10 years 1
3%
2019
2029
Registration Deadline:
Jan 05
For the January 12 Start
141
Days
11
Hours
50
Mins
39
Secs
WHY SHOULD YOU GET A DEGREE
Whether it is a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral-level degree, a postsecondary education gives you the opportunity to pursue higher paying careers that require advanced skills.
Average Salary: 1
No Bachelor’s
+67%increase
Bachelor’s Degree
+20%increase
Master’s Degree
Employment Rate Increase: 1
High School Diploma
+40.5%increase
Bachelor’s Degree
+9%increase
Master’s Degree
1National average according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019)
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS
We care about our students and their preparation for life after college. We're going to make sure you get the book learning, the classroom learning, the social skills in preparing for life after college.
Dr. Marcus Bernard
Dean, College of Agriculture
Here at Kentucky State University, the student faculty ratio is 13 to one. So what that gives our students is personal attention—if they need any type of resource, if they need any type of help, we're there to accommodate that for them.
Vince Bingham
Director of Career Services
Kentucky State University was ranked by research.com as the most valuable programs in the South region as well as in the state of Kentucky.
Dr. Tara Freeman-Taylor
Professor in Psychology
Kentucky State University has made me into the woman I am. I've had good experiences here and also challenging experiences to where I've had to adapt and overcome. So I do love my HBCU.
Tamia Sugars
Graduating Senior, 2025
We want you to feel welcome here at our university. We want you to feel like it's a home away from home.
Dr. Michael Dailey
Provost and VP for Academic and Student Affairs
We are the most affordable university here in the state of Kentucky. We also have smaller class sizes, so those students that want to have that more personable experience with an instructor.
Kathi Smith
Director of Adult Learning and Governmental Relations
The class sizes are absolutely awesome. I love the fact that my students can always come to me for information.
Dr. Patrese Nesbitt
Assistant Professor for Exercise Science in the School of Education
Our faculty are both engaged in academics, but also in the real business world… so our students get the full range of knowledge, I think, that they’ll need when they get out to the workforce.
Gary Stratton
Chair of the School of Business
We care about our students and their preparation for life after college. We're going to make sure you get the book learning, the classroom learning, the social skills in preparing for life after college.
Dr. Marcus Bernard
Dean, College of Agriculture
Here at Kentucky State University, the student faculty ratio is 13 to one. So what that gives our students is personal attention—if they need any type of resource, if they need any type of help, we're there to accommodate that for them.
Vince Bingham
Director of Career Services
Kentucky State University was ranked by research.com as the most valuable programs in the South region as well as in the state of Kentucky.
Dr. Tara Freeman-Taylor
Professor in Psychology
Kentucky State University has made me into the woman I am. I've had good experiences here and also challenging experiences to where I've had to adapt and overcome. So I do love my HBCU.
Tamia Sugars
Graduating Senior, 2025
We want you to feel welcome here at our university. We want you to feel like it's a home away from home.
Dr. Michael Dailey
Provost and VP for Academic and Student Affairs
We are the most affordable university here in the state of Kentucky. We also have smaller class sizes, so those students that want to have that more personable experience with an instructor.
Kathi Smith
Director of Adult Learning and Governmental Relations
The class sizes are absolutely awesome. I love the fact that my students can always come to me for information.
Dr. Patrese Nesbitt
Assistant Professor for Exercise Science in the School of Education
Serving Those Who Serve
As a service member, you may qualify for Tuition Assistance (TA), which currently covers your tuition up to $250 per credit hour and an annual ceiling of $4.500.
KSU has a long history of providing high-quality, accredited programs and exceptional delivery of services to veterans, active duty service members, and military dependents.
Dedicated Veteran and Active Duty Supplemental Academic Advisor and School Certifying Official to ensure federal entitlement is received ASAP
Veterans and active duty personnel who have at least two years of honorable service are eligible for academic credit as a result of their military training and experience.