Master of Science (MS) in Psychology

General Psychology Specialization

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Harold Abel 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: Program starting soon! COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $1,795 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 65 credits

Core Courses:

• PSY7011 - Foundations of Psychology - Master's Learners - 5 credits
• PSY7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
• PSY7411 - Learning Theories in Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY7520 - Social Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements - 5 credits
• PSY7620 - Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
• PSY7650 - Research Methods - 5 credits
• PSY9102 - Integrative Project for Master’s Degree in Psychology - 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.

Learn more about our related specializations:

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

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