Psychology, M.S.

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The M.S. in Psychology is a flexible degree program, enabling students to adapt the program to their particular interests and goals. This degree culminates in a thesis, training students to become competent consumers and producers of social science research. Emphasis is placed on expanding knowledge and application of current theories and practices within a professional context by using ethical standards while interacting effectively and sensitively with diverse individuals, groups, and communities who represent various cultural and personal backgrounds.

Foundational Psychology (9 credits)

PSY 501 - Ethics and Professional Issues 3 Credit(s).
PSY 502 - Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 Credit(s).
PSY 503 - Applied Statistics in the Social Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Applied Thesis Research Project (6 Credits)

2 credits, repeated three times for a total of 6 credits.

PSY 570 - Master’s Research and Thesis 3 Credit(s).

Electives (18 Hours)

Students choose a total of 18 credits from the electives listed:

PSY 510 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 511 - Biological Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 512 - Learning and Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 520 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 530 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
PSY 531 - Psychometrics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 532 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 540 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 541 - Personality Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Psychology, M.S.

Foundational Psychology (9 credits)

Applied Thesis Research Project (6 Credits)

Electives (18 Hours)

Total Required Credits: 33