General PsychologyGeneral Psychology

The goals and objectives of the Master of Science Degree in General Psychology center on preparing students who are employed in a related field and who aspire to enhance or to obtain professional knowledge, skills, and credentials for career advancement or who are seeking a gradual transition to doctoral level work. The curriculum is designed to expose students to research, theory, and applications in most subfields of psychology. Students will have an especially strong foundation in research methodology and knowledge of social, developmental, cognitive, and personality psychology.

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PY 500	Research Methods	3
PY 505	Quantitative Data Analysis	3
PY 520	Advanced Cognitive Psychology	3
PY 530	Advanced Social Psychology	3
PY 540	Theories of Personality	3
PY 600	Psychological Tests & Measures	3
PY 610	Developmental Psychology	3

Total credits in core

21

ELECTIVE COURSES

Students are required to select two PY (or other) graduate electives

6

Total credits in elective

6

Students must choose one of the following options:

THESIS OPTION (This option is designed for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D.)

Class Number	Class Title	Credits
PY 698	Thesis I	3
PY 699	Thesis II	6

Total credits in thesis

9

MANAGEMENT OPTION (NON-THESIS)
Students choose nine (9) credits from the following courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HHSA 502/CR 502	Organizational Leadership	3
HHSA 605/CR 605	Human Resource Management	3
HHSA 610/CR 610	Financial Management	3
HHSA 618/CR 618	Ethical Issues in Administration	3
HHSA 689P	Health & Human Services Administration Practicum	3

Total credits in management option

9

ELECTIVE OPTION (Non-Thesis)

Students choose nine (9) credits of approved graduate electives tailored to their career goals.

9

Total credits for elective option

9

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Comprehensive Exam - A comprehensive examination is required after the completion of the core courses. The comprehensive exam will evaluate learning of the material from the required course work and will be in appropriate sections. Any sections failed by the student must be retaken.

Total credits for degree

36