Curriculum: M.A., Psychological Studies
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:
- School Psychology
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Students may also select an individualized concentration area with advisor approval and may undertake independent research or an independent study project.
Coursework
| CPSY 6101 | Personality Theory |
| CPSY 6102 | Psychology of Human Development |
| 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 |
Concentration Areas (12 credits)
School 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 |
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.
Applied Behavior Analysis*
| EDST 7316 | Intro Applied Behavior Analysis |
| EDST 7317 | Measurement & Experimental Design in ABA |
| EDST 7318 | Assessment and Intervention in ABA |
| EDST 7335 | Applied Behavior Analysis Principles I |
| EDST 7336 | Applied Behavior Analysis Principles II |
* Students taking the Applied Behavior Analysis concentration will enroll in four courses in consultation with their adviser.
Note: All classes are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.