MA/MS in Research and Experimental Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology serves people who want to advance in a psychology-related occupation or build research skills before a later PhD. It is a terminal degree, and anyone wanting a doctorate must apply directly to a doctoral program. The degree needs 36 credits, with 24 or more earned on campus, and students finish with a written comprehensive exam or a master's thesis. Applicants should have graduated with a B average or better and must have earned at least a B in introductory psychology and in a first statistics course, though a psychology major is not required. Prospective students can consult the university bulletin page for the full list of required courses, the structure of the degree and the application steps set by the school. Advisers in the department help students plan their courses, choose among available options and prepare for their next step after graduation.