2008-2009 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived]

Psychology (General) M.A. or M.S.


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Master of Arts or Master of Science

(32 semester hours minimum)

Choose one of the following:


  • PSY 690J 1-hr

Note:


A student is expected to engage actively in empirical research from the time of first enrollment, although initial investigations might not be work originating with the student.

Major:


25 additional hours of course work, including the culminating experience, must be taken. A minimum of 19 hours must be taken within the department. Up to 6 hours of course work outside the department may count toward the 25 hours. At least 6 hours (two courses) must be earned from among the following courses:

 

Note:


If the student has never had a course in learning or cognition, 603 must be one of the choices. The student’s program will be determined in consultation with a departmental advisor. Later, each student will select a supervisor for the culminating experience (698 or 699), who may or may not be the initial advisor. If the latter, the supervisor will become the student’s advisor.

Culminating Experience:


Candidates for the M.A.:


Note:


For completion of a research thesis under the direction of a three-person committee headed by a primary supervisor.

Candidates for the M.S.:


Note:


The exact nature of the project will be determined in consultation with the project supervisor.

Candidates for the Psy.D.Program:


May complete and document portfolios that demonstrate basic research and practice competencies established by the department.

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