Master of Arts in Psychology

This graduate degree program offers a curriculum in Psychology, leading to a Master of Arts. The design of the program focuses on students seeking advancement in the psychology -related fields. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of behavior, cognition industrial psychology other current and timely topics. Students choose from numerous major courses to focus their studies. The Psychological program provides the student with an understanding of the field .The Curriculum offers a useful educational experience and academic skills for students who wish to pursue thesis study or possibly a Psychologist position.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Arts in Psychology also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to:

• Distinguish between the major theories of Psychology and how they impact in everyday life
• Analyze the various differentiated fields in Psychology and how them influence in education , mental treatment understanding personality.
• Evaluate the various definitions, objectives, and issues of Psychological Research
• Critically examine Psychology cases, determine their interpersonal , social, and economic impact.
• Apply the concepts of professional and ethical behavior within the psychology field

Degree Program Requirements Core Courses (18 credits )
PSY5016 Introductory Master's Statistics
PSY5080 Psychoanalytic Theory
PSY6015 Theories of Personality
PSY6016 Intermediate Master's Statistics
PSY6018 Philosophy, History, and Systems of Psychology
PSY6025 Cognitive Psychology

Major Courses (15 credits )
Choose five (5) courses from the list below:
PSY6012 Physiological Basis of Behavior
PSY6014 Psychology of Social Behavior
PSY6031 Neuro-psychology
PSY6032 Introduction to Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
PSY6034 Foundations of Psychopathology
PSY6036 Psychology of Violence
PSY6038 Forensic Psychology
PSY6041 Organizational Climate and Culture
PSYH6044 Psychology of Addiction
PSYH6045 Psychology of Diversity.
PSYH6054 Developmental Psychopathology
PSYH6057 Traumatic Stress Reactions
PSYH6059 Psychology of Decision Making
PSYH6060 Introduction to Psychological Testing
PSYH6062 Theories of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
PSYH6066 Clinical Research Design
PSYH6067 Applied Research Methods
PSYH6071 Performance Measurement and Rewards
PSYH6072 Work Motivation and Attitudes
PSYH6074 Organizational Development
PSYH6075 Counseling Psychology
PSYH6078 Management Consulting

Graduate Electives (3 credits )
Select courses not taken to meet required, core, or major requirements.

End of Program Requirement - Comprehensive Exam or Thesis Seminar
PSYH7010 - Comprehensive exam [3 credits ] - Taken once all other requirements have been met unless thesis is taken.
PSYH7910 - Master’s Seminar in Psychology [3 credits ] - The Seminar will satisfy the Elective requirement

Total Hours: 39 credits