Psychology, M.A.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/psychology/programs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (21 Credits)

PSY 500 – Design and Anaysis in Psychology
Select 3 credits from:
  PSY 501 – Thinking and Learning 
  PSY 503 – Cognition and Memory
  PSY 504 – Topics in Perception 
  PSY 505 – Contemporary Theories of Motivation
  PSY 583 – Seminar in Comparative Physiological Psychology
Select 3 credits from:
  PSY 502 – Problems in Psychology 
  PSY 512 – Theories and Issues in Developmental Psychology 
  PSY 517 – Seminar in Social Psychology
  PSY 526 – Theories and Research in Personality 
Select 12 credits from:
  Note: These courses may include up to 6 credits from any graduate level course in any subject.
  PSY 527 – Abnormal Child Psychology 
  PSY 528 – Psychopathology 
  PSY 537 – Field Work in Clinical Psychological Services I
  PSY 538 – Field Work in Clinical Psychological Services II 
  PSY 539 – Field Work in Psychology Research
  PSY 543 – Clinical Methods in Psychology: Cognitive Assessment 
  PSY 544 – Clinical Methods in Psych: Personality & Social Assess 
  PSY 546 – Practicum in Psychological Assessment and Report Writing 
  PSY 551 – Art Psychotherapy 
  PSY 554 – Psychotherapy and Behavioral Change 
  PSY 557 – Behavior Modification and Therapy 
  PSY 560 – Seminar in the Psychology of Women
  PSY 592 – Issues in Psychology, Law and Ethics 
  PSY 599 – Special Topics
  PSY 600 – Independent Study or Research 

Capstone (9 Credits)

Option 1: Thesis Track
PSY 589 – Design and Analysis II: Thesis Seminar
PSY 590 – Thesis Proposal 
PSY 591 – Thesis 

Option 2: Comprehensive Exam Track
Comprehesive Exam 
PSY Electives – 9 credits from the list of courses above