Psychology M.A./M.S.

Standard Track

Candidates for the standard track in the M.A./M.S. in Psychology must earn a minimum of 54 credits, including thesis, in approved graduate courses, forty of which must be earned in psychology. Students' individual programs are determined in consultation with their advisors.

The required coursework for the standard track is as follows:

Courses

Psy 521	Univariate Quantitative Methods	5
Psy 522	Multiple Regression and Multivariate Quantitative Methods	5
Psy 514	Advanced Applied Social Psychology	4
Psy 515	Advanced Applied Developmental Psychology	4
Psy 516	Advanced Organizational Psychology	4
	Electives	24
Psy 503	Thesis	8

Thesis

The student must submit and defend the thesis at an oral examination.

Total Credit Hours: 54

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Track

Candidates for the M.A./M.S. degree in I/O Psychology must earn a minimum of 45 credits and take part in an applied working/internship experience. Students’ individual programs are determined in consultation with their advisors.

The required coursework for the I/O Psychology track is as follows:

Required Courses

Psy 516	Advanced Organizational Psychology	4
Psy 517	Advanced Industrial Psychology	4
Psy 545	Employee Development	4
Psy 548	Psychology of Work Motivation	4
Psy 578	Leadership and Group Effectiveness	4
Psy 509	Practicum in I/O Psychology (Internship)	9

Electives

Select 4 courses from the following list to satisfy the elective requirement:

Mgmt 512	Organizational Management	4
Mgmt 541	Introduction to HR Analytics	4
Psy 510	Advanced Diversity in the Workplace	4
Psy 510	Occupational Health and Safety	4
Psy 510	Occupational Health Psychology	4

Applied Experience

The student must engage in an applied work or internship experience related to I/O psychology. Students will consult with their advisor to identify opportunities and submit a final practicum paper that describes the experience.

Total Credit Hours: 45