General Approach
The M.A. in Psychological Studies program is centered on a 36-credit curriculum in basic theory and methods in psychology. Students have the opportunity to select a concentration area of 4 elective courses (12 credits). Students may concentrate their studies in the following  areas:

• Infant Mental Health
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Mind, Body Spirituality
• School Psychology
  
• Sports Exercise Psychology
  

Students may also select an individualized concentration area with advisor approval and may undertake independent research or an independent study project.
 
Coursework

Degree Requirements (24 credits minimum)

 

CPSY 6101	Personality Theory
CPSY 6002	Counseling Theory
CPSY 6102	Psychology of Human Development
CPSY 6103	Abnormal Psychology
CPSY 7005	Statistical Theory and Computer Applications I
CPSY 6001	Tests and Measurement
CPSY 6601	Couple and Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives
CPSY 8010	Seminar: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling and Psychology
CPSY 8011	Seminar in Ethical and Legal Issues: A Systemic Approach*
CPSY 8100	Multicultural Counseling and Psychology
CPSY 7615	Gender and Ethnicity in the Family**

* Students pursuing a Marriage & Family concentration will take this course in place of CPSY 8010.
** Students pursuing a Marriage & Family concentration will take this course in place of CPSY 8100.

 

Concentration Areas (12 credits)

School and Community Psychology

                                           

CPSY 6100	Introduction to School Psychology: History, Systems and Foundations
CPSY 6105	Biological Bases of Behavior
CPSY 6303	Counseling and Community Agencies
CPSY 7101	Research Methods

Marriage & Family Therapy

                                           

CPSY 6316	Group Counseling
CPSY 7620	Seminar in Systemic Therapies
CPSY 6003	Counseling Skills
CPSY 7101	Research Methods

Mind/Body/Spirituality\
                                                               

CPSY 8007	Mind/Body Issues and Interventions
CPSY 6105	Biological Bases of Behavior
	and a Choice of two of the following:
CPSY 6103	Health Maintenance & Education
NURS 6223	Health Promotion
PTHO 6741	Spirituality and Psychology

Psychology of Sport and Exercise *
                                                     

CPSY 7105	Psychology of Sport & Exercise
GMED 6014	Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
CPSY 8007	Mind Body Issues and Interventions
CPSY 8010	Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology and Counseling
CPSY 8541	Special Topics: Case Studies and Applications in Sport Psychology

* Students taking the Sports Psychology concentration will enroll in four courses in consultation with their adviser.

Note: All classes are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.