Psychology MA
30 Credits
This program will offer students advanced courses in the major areas of psychology as well as a strong foundation in research design and statistical analysis. This generalist approach will provide students with a broad knowledge base that they can apply to a variety of settings. Students will be prepared for career opportunities as well as for PhD programs in psychology or related fields. *All students will complete foundation courses (15 credit hours) before completing their chosen concentration courses (15 credit hours).
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 15.00
| PSY 510 | Advanced Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 525 | Advanced Cognition | 3 |
| PSY 530 | Advanced Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 535 | Contemporary and Ethical Issues | 3 |
| PSY 570 | Diversity and Multicultural Issues | 3 |
Concentrations
General Psychology Concentration
*All students will complete foundation courses (15 credit hours) before completing their chosen concentration courses (15 credit hours).
Concentration Credits: 15.00
(choose from the following options)
Human Behavior Concentration
*All students will complete foundation courses (15 credit hours) before completing their chosen concentration courses (15 credit hours).
Concentration Credits: 15.00
(choose from the following options)
| PSY 520 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 540 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 560 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 576 | Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making | 3 |
| PSY 596 | Human Behavior Capstone | 3 |
Industrial/Org Psych Concentration
*All students will complete foundation courses (15 credit hours) before completing their chosen concentration courses (15 credit hours).
Concentration Credits: 15.00
(choose from the following options)
| PSY 545 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 555 | Workplace Motivation | 3 |
| PSY 565 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| PSY 575 | Organizational Behavior & Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 595 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology Capstone | 3 |