Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology

Choose one of the following Tracks:

A. Counseling, 48 Credits

• PSYC 500 Statistics
• PSYC 505 Research Methods
• PSYC 515 Psychology of Diversity
• PSYC 516 Human Growth and Development
• PSYC 525 Ethical and Professional Issues
• PSYC 550 Psychopathology
• PSYC 575 Biological Aspects of Behavior
• PSYC 611 Theories of Counseling
• PSYC 612 Techniques and Process in Counseling
• PSYC 619 Cognitive Assessment
• PSYC 623 Assessment of Personality & Psychopathology
• PSYC 631 Career Counseling
• PSYC 634 Group Counseling
• PSYC 680 Counseling Practicum
• PSYC 681 Counseling Internship

Choose one of the following:

• *PSYC 691 Directed Study
• *PSYC 693 Thesis Research

A Comprehensive Examination and a Directed Study or Master’s Thesis, with an Oral Defense, is required for the Counseling track.

B. Experimental Psychology, 36 Credits

• PSYC 500 Statistics
• PSYC 505 Research Methods
• PSYC 509 Advanced Designs and Analysis
• PSYC 515 Psychology of Diversity
• PSYC 516 Human Growth and Development
• PSYC 555 Cognitive Aspects of Behavior
• PSYC 575 Biological Aspects of Behavior
• PSYC 640 Social Aspects of Behavior
• PSYC 652 Principles and Techniques of Teaching Psychology
• *PSYC 693 Thesis Research
• Electives Choose two graduate courses with advisement

Master’s Thesis, with an Oral Defense, is required for the Experimental Psychology track.

* If all course work is completed, student must be continuously enrolled in this course until the Thesis Research is completed.