Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology
A comprehensive graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge of human behavior, cognition, emotion, development, and psychological research across diverse settings.
Master of Arts in Psychology
US$ 5,940
36 Credit Hours
18 Months
9–12 Months
3 Credit Hours
US$ 5,940
Understand Human Behavior & Advance Psychological Science
Integrate major theoretical perspectives with scientific inquiry and practical applications to understand individual, group, and organizational behavior across diverse settings.
The Master of Arts in Psychology is a comprehensive graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge of human behavior, cognition, emotion, development, and psychological research. The program integrates major theoretical perspectives with scientific inquiry and practical applications, enabling students to understand individual, group, and organizational behavior across diverse settings. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, ethical practice, research competence, cultural awareness, and evidence-based approaches to understanding psychological processes.
Students explore core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental, social, personality, biological, and abnormal psychology, while developing advanced skills in psychological assessment, research design, data analysis, and behavioral intervention. The curriculum prepares graduates to apply psychological principles in education, healthcare, business, government, nonprofit organizations, and community services. The program also provides a strong academic foundation for students seeking doctoral study in psychology or related disciplines.
Master of Arts in Psychology
18 Months — Traditional Learning Track
9–12 Months — Fast-Track Learning Program
3 Credit Hours per Course
US$ 5,940
Exclusive of applicable University administrative fees
Required Courses
The Master of Arts in Psychology requires 36 total credits.
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 6000 | Foundations of Psychological Science | 3 |
| PSY 6010 | Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 6020 | Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 6030 | Social and Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 6040 | Personality Theory and Individual Differences | 3 |
| PSY 6050 | Psychopathology and Mental Health | 3 |
| PSY 6060 | Psychological Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
| PSY 6070 | Research Methods and Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 6080 | Ethics, Diversity, and Professional Practice | 3 |
| PSY 6090 | Applied Psychology and Human Performance | 3 |
| PSY 6100 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Course Descriptions
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PSY 6000 – Foundations of Psychological Science
Introduces advanced theories, historical perspectives, and scientific foundations of psychology. Students examine major schools of thought, contemporary psychological research, and the application of psychological principles across diverse professional settings.
PSY 6010 – Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology
Explores cognitive processes including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, learning, decision-making, and behavior. Students examine contemporary research and evidence-based applications in educational, organizational, and clinical contexts.
PSY 6020 – Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Examines physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through late adulthood. Students analyze developmental theories, lifespan transitions, resilience, and factors influencing human growth and well-being.
PSY 6030 – Social and Cultural Psychology
Analyzes the influence of social interactions, culture, identity, attitudes, prejudice, group dynamics, communication, and interpersonal relationships on human behavior in diverse cultural environments.
PSY 6040 – Personality Theory and Individual Differences
Examines major theories of personality, psychological traits, motivation, intelligence, emotional functioning, and individual differences. Students evaluate contemporary approaches to understanding personality development and assessment.
PSY 6050 – Psychopathology and Mental Health
Provides an overview of psychological disorders, diagnostic systems, biopsychosocial perspectives, mental health promotion, prevention strategies, and evidence-based approaches to understanding abnormal behavior.
PSY 6060 – Psychological Assessment and Measurement
Introduces principles of psychological testing, psychometrics, assessment methods, behavioral observation, survey development, and ethical considerations in psychological measurement and evaluation.
PSY 6070 – Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Develops competencies in qualitative and quantitative research design, statistical analysis, experimental methods, survey research, data interpretation, ethical research practices, and scholarly writing in psychology.
PSY 6080 – Ethics, Diversity, and Professional Practice
Examines ethical principles, professional standards, multicultural competence, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and responsible conduct in psychological research and professional practice.
PSY 6090 – Applied Psychology and Human Performance
Explores the application of psychological principles to organizational effectiveness, education, health, leadership, community well-being, motivation, decision-making, and human performance improvement across multiple settings.
PSY 6100 – Master's Thesis
Students complete an original research thesis addressing a significant issue in psychology. Under faculty supervision, students design and conduct independent research, analyze data using appropriate methodologies, and produce a scholarly thesis that contributes to psychological knowledge and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for research, education, human services, organizational, and behavioral science roles in a variety of professional settings.
Employment Sectors
Graduates may pursue opportunities across academic, research, healthcare, corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
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