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The M.A. Psychology program advances students in the areas of professional development, research and critical thinking, applications of psychological knowledge, general psychology and helping and assessment skills.

Through the psychology program, you will learn:

Group, social and cultural influences, as well as cognitive, developmental and biological influences on behavior
Recommended treatments and diagnostic indicators for major mental disorders
Basic concepts used in behavioral research and the ability to evaluate empirical research; design research proposals; and communicate ideas effectively
Common ethical issues in the mental health profession
Self-evaluation techniques that identify personal strengths and weaknesses that may affect career development

Classes are taught by a faculty who have expertise in a variety of mental health areas. The faculty hold doctorate degrees in psychology or related professions, and the majority are licensed to practice in the mental health field.

Master's in Psychology Degree Requirements

Core Courses
Core courses required for degree. All are three credit hours unless otherwise indicated:

PY 720 Historical Foundations of Psychology
PY 721 Advanced Social Psychology
PY 723 Advanced Psychopathology
PY 730 Methods of Research and Assessment
PY 731 Statistical Analysis in Psychology
PY 741 Issues in Ethics and Professional Development
PY 744 Career Development and Counseling
PY 750 Counseling Theories
PY 751 Group Process
PY 780 Summary Portfolio (1)

Required courses are offered once a year and follow a regular rotation.

Electives (9 hours) may include up to six credit hours from another department with Director's approval.

PY 724 Life Span Development
PY 733 Developmental and Cognitive Assessment
PY 734 Personality Assessment
PY 745 Cognitive Processes
PY 746 Psychopharmacology for Psychotherapists
PY 748 Multicultural Counseling
PY 749 Helping Relationship Skills

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