Online MA in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology
36 hours & GRST 501
The 36-hour Master’s degree in psychology is designed for students who may wish to pursue further doctoral studies in psychology, or who are seeking career advancement. The degree is also an excellent choice for those who are seeking personal enrichment and advancement in related fields, or wish to pursue higher learning in psychology as a means to expand their learning ability in general. The General Psychology degree involves advanced coursework in the field of psychology, as well as a capstone, integrative research-based thesis aimed to prepare students for understanding research, becoming consumers of research literature, and thinking critically and scientifically. This degree may be completed entirely online or a student may choose to combine online courses with on-campus courses.
Program Requirements
Foundational Courses (22 hours)
GRST 501 Introduction to Psychology Graduate Studies
PSYH/COUN 511 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYH 512 Statistics for Mental Health Professionals
PSYH 515 Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
PSYH/COUN 520 Advanced Psychopathology OR PSYH 560 Theories of Personality
PSYH 575 Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYH 592 Social & Community Psychology
PSYH 650 Emotion, Motivation, & Cognition
Elective Courses (select 9 hours)
PSYH 605 Health Psychology
COUN 625 Theories of Career Counseling & Development
COUN 630 Family Systems Theory
PSYH 640 Group Dynamics
COUN 655 Multicultural & Diversity Issues
PSYH 660 Ethics & Professional Practice
Chemical Dependency Certificate Electives
PSYH 505 Foundations of Chem. Dep. Treatment I
PSYH 506 Foundations of Chem. Dep. Treatment II
PYSH/COUN 510 Psychology of Addiction
PSYH 513 Recovery & Relapse
PSYH 524 Biological Systems of Chemical Dependency
Thesis Courses (6 hours)
PSYH 696 Integrative Project I
PSYH 697 Integrative Project II