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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYC 510 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 520 | Human Experimental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 550 | Quantitative and Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 578 | Psychometrics 1 | 3 |
| Subdiscipline Courses | ||
| Biological Basis of Behavior | ||
| PSYC 573 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| or PSYC 583 | Sensation and Perception | |
| Learning and Cognition | ||
| PSYC 504 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 563 | Theories of Learning | |
| Individual Differences | ||
| PSYC 561 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 667 | Lifespan Psychopathology | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| PSYC 552 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Advanced Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following (0-3 credits of non-Psychology coursework may be taken with written permission of graduate advisor): | 6 | |
| Cognitive Psychology 2 | ||
| Social Psychology 2 | ||
| Developmental Psychology 2 | ||
| Theories of Learning 2 | ||
| Developmental Psychopathology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience 2 | ||
| Sensation and Perception 2 | ||
| Advanced Research Seminar | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Lifespan Psychopathology 2 | ||
| Thesis | ||
| PSYC 698 | Master's Thesis | 4 |
| Submit the completed Thesis original and one copy to the Graduate School. See Thesis Guidelines for details. | ||
| Total Credits | 35 | |
- 1
Students in the combined B.A. in Psychology/M.A. in Psychological Sciences will complete this course as part of the undergraduate program.
- 2
Students in the combined B.A. in Psychology/M.A. in Psychological Sciences will complete one elective course as part of the undergraduate program.