Master of Science (MS) in Psychology

General Psychology Specialization

School of Psychology

This specialization allows learners to gain a broad introduction to the field of psychology. Learners can use their elective courses to gain new knowledge in any discipline area within psychology or take courses from the Schools of Human Services, Education, and Business and Technology. You may choose this online master's degree as an opportunity to explore the curriculum prior to advanced doctoral studies within a specific area of interest.

Residency requirements: None

Note: Master's degree requirements in this program do not prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $1,705 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 65 credits

Core Courses:

• PSY 7011 - Foundations of Psychology - Master's Learners - 5 credits
• PSY 7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
• PSY 7411 - Learning Theories in Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7520 - Social Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 7610 - Tests and Measurements - 5 credits
• PSY 7620 - Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
• PSY 7650 - Research Methods - 5 credits
• PSY 9101 - Master's Integrative Project - 5 credits

Three Elective Courses:

Choose from graduate courses, excluding 8000-level psychology testing courses, practicum, and internship. - 15 credits

Note: Courses without a PSY designation may be worth fewer than 5 credits. Learners must carefully plan their elective courses to ensure that total credit requirements are met.

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• Master of Science in Psychology (MS) - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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• Master of Science in Psychology (MS) - Counseling Psychology