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About the MS in Psychology Program
The Masters of Science in Psychology program prepares students to apply the science of psychology to a wide variety of professional settings. The program combines a core curriculum grounded in psychological research with three areas of concentration (tracks). Each of these tracks allows students to apply their knowledge of psychological research, principles, and theories to their field of interest.
Students enrolled in the MS in Psychology program may choose to concentrate in research methods and evaluation, educational psychology, or general psychology. Graduates of the research methods and evaluation track will be able to design, conduct, and report quantitative and qualitative research. Special attention is paid to the practical application of research skills to program evaluation. Already certified teachers who graduate from the educational psychology track will understand what the best practices in teaching, learning, behavior management, and assessment are and the psychological underpinnings of these best practices. Students graduating from the general psychology track will have a broad understanding of fundamental areas of psychological inquiry, which may be applied to a variety of professional settings.
- MS in Psychology Brochure (PDF)
- Course Descriptions
- 2-year Plans
Our Three Tracks
Educational Psychology Track
The educational psychology track is designed to provide already certified teachers with professional development in the areas of teaching, learning, classroom management, and assessment. Teachers graduating from this track will have the skills to take leadership roles in their school/school district in curriculum development and assessment.
General Psychology Track
The general psychology track provides students with a broad knowledge of the many fields of psychology. Students completing the general psychology track will have the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully in a variety of government, corporate, and human service fields.
Research Methods and Evaluation
Graduates of the research methods and evaluation track will be prepared to assume research, evaluation, data collection, or data analysis positions in federal agencies, state governments, corporations (e.g. psychological/educational assessment companies and market research agencies), and not-for-profits (e.g. professional organizations, social science research organizations, and accreditation boards).