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Master of Science in Psychology

Degree Requirements
The general requirements for earning the M.S. degree in psychology are as follows:

• Completion of all required coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, with no grade lower than a B in any required (non-elective) course and no more than two course grades of C or lower.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 45 credits.
• Successful completion of required research laboratory hours.
• Completion of an empirical thesis.
• Research laboratory: 8 hours/week for two years

For more information on specific requirements, consult the Master of Science in Psychology Program Handbook available from the Department of Psychology web site.

Required courses
PSY 510	Research Methods		3.0
PSY 530	Principles of Neuroscience		3.0
PSY 610	Data Analysis in Psychology		3.0
PSY 624	Behavior Analysis		3.0
PSY 690	MS Research I		3.0
PSY 691	MS Research II		3.0
PSY 692	MS Research III		3.0
PSY 722	Psychotherapy Techniques		3.0
PSY 812	Cognitive Neuroscience		3.0
Students select one of the following courses:
PSY 540	Principles of Neuropsychology		3.0
PSY 562	Consciousness		3.0
PSY 612	Psychology of Human-computer Interaction and Design		3.0
PSY 614	Problem-solving and Creativity		3.0
PSY 648	Forensic Psychology I		3.0
PSY 720	Health Psychology		3.0
Many additional electives are available to enhance individual plans of study.