All students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 33 credits with a grade point average of at least 3.00, in the course requirements below, and should have no more than two grades below B-.
Thesis Track: The Thesis Track requires nine courses (27 credit hours) plus a six-credit thesis. This option should be seriously considered by students who intend to continue on for doctoral work.
Applied Track: The Applied Track requires nine courses (27 credit hours) plus two practicum courses (6 credit hours). This option is provided for those students who wish to incorporate more practical experience.
| Core Courses (5 courses/ 15 credits) | |
|---|---|
| PSY 510 Experimental Design | 3 |
| PSY 581 Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 520 Learning: Principles, Theories and Applications | 3 |
| PSY 521 Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 552 Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 560 Life Span Development | 3 |
| Elective Courses (4 courses/ 12 credits) | |
|---|---|
| PSY 523 Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 525 Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| PSY 527 Substance Use and Abuse | 3 |
| PSY 530 Career Development | 3 |
| PSY 535 Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 554 Community Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 555 Personnel Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 557 Stress: Causes, Consequences, and Management | 3 |
| PSY 569 Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 571 Introduction to Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| Thesis or Prctica (2 required/ 6 credits) | |
|---|---|
| PSY 685 and 686 M.A. Thesis | 3,3 |
| or PSY 657 and 658 Practicum | 3,3 |
