Psychology, M.A.
This program is appropriate for those who are interested in teaching at the community college level, working at social service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement agencies or non-profits as a well as a variety of other career options in developmental, organizational or health psychology. The program will also provide a solid foundation for later doctoral study.
In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:
- Submit official scores for the Criterion Online Writing Evaluation
This degree requires:
- 36 SH
- Comprehensive Exam OR Thesis with approval of graduate advisor
Required Courses
Core Courses - 15 SH
| LAP501 | Introduction to Psychological Assessment | |
| LAP505 | Advanced Abnormal Psychology | |
| LAP506 | Advanced Human Development | |
| LAP509 | Advanced Social Psychology | |
| LAP510 | Advanced Personality Theory | |
Research Components - 8 SH
| LAP517 | Psychological Statistics and Design and Analysis | |
| LAP516 | Research Design for Psychology | |
| LAP599 | Thesis | |
| or | |
| LAP598 | Comprehensive Exam Seminar | |
Professional Development - 13 SH
| LAP507 | Theories of Cognitive Psychology | |
| LAP520 | Biological Bases of Behavior | |
| LAP526 | Psychology of Organizational Leadership | |
| LAP547 | Substance Abuse | |
| LAP548 | Ethics and Legal Issues in Psychology | |