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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology

Choose one of the following Tracks:

A. Counseling, 60 Credits (Starting in Fall 2011)

  • 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 613 Counseling in Community Settings
  • PSYC 614 Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling
  • PSYC 619 Cognitive Assessment
  • PSYC 623 Assessment of Personality & Psychopathology
  • PSYC 630 Crisis Intervention 
  • PSYC 631 Career Counseling
  • PSYC 634 Group Counseling
  • PSYC 680 Counseling Practicum
  • PSYC 682 Group Supervision in Counseling Practicum
  • PSYC 681 Counseling Internship
  • PSYC 683 Group Supervision in Counseling Internship

A Comprehensive Examination 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
  • *PSYC 899
  • 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.