M.A. in Psychological Studies

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This 36-credit program in basic theory and methods in psychology is recommended for: (1) preparation for the Ed.S. or the doctoral degree in professional psychology, and/or (2) exploration of the field. Upon completion of the master’s program, many graduates proceed to obtain post-master’s and doctoral-level training in school, marriage and family, or other areas of psychology. Other graduates function professionally in mental health agencies, clinics, hospitals, youth and family services, residential homes, and forensic settings, or in employee assistance programs or other areas. Students have the opportunity to select a concentration area of 4 elective courses (12 credits). Students may also select an individualized concentration area with advisor approval. With adviser approval, students may undertake independent research or an independent study project.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

CPSY 6101     Personality Theory
CPSY 6102     Psychology of Human Development
CPSY 6103     Abnormal Psychology
CPSY 7005     Statistical Theory & Computer Applications I
CPSY 6001     Tests and Measurement
CPSY 6601     Couple & Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives
CPSY 8010     Seminar: Ethical & Legal Issues in Professional Psychology
CPSY 8011     * Seminar in Ethical and Legal Issues: A Systemic Approach
CPSY 8100     Cross-Cultural Psychology
CPSY 7615     ** Gender and Ethnicity in the Family
CPSY 6505     *** Principles of Learning & Behavior Modification

* 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.
*** Students pursing a School Psychology concentration will take this course in place of CPSY 6601.

Concentration Areas (12- credits)

School Psychology

CPSY 7101 Research Methods

CPSY 6105 Biological Bases of Behavior

CPSY 6303 Community Agencies/Counseling & Consultation (Formerly - Community Agencies) or

EDST 6336 Educational Psychology or

EDST 6337 Western Traditions in Society

Marriage & Family Therapy

CPSY 6316 Group Counseling

CPSY 7620 Seminar in Systemic Therapies

CPSY 6003 Counseling Skills

CPSY7101 Research Methods

Mind/Body/Spirituality

CPSY 8007 Mind/Body Issues and Interventions

CPSY 8540 Psychotherapy, Religion, & Spirituality

CPSY 6105 Biological Bases of Behavior

Choice of one of the following:

GMPA 6103 Health Maintenance & Education

NURS 6223 Health Promotion

PTHO 6741 Spirituality & Psychology

Psychology of Sport and Exercise *

CPSY 7105 Psychology of Sport & Exercise

GMED 6014 Exercise Physiology (4 credits)

CPSY 8007 Mind Body Issues & Interventions

BSPM 7535 The Management of Sports Organizations

CPSY 8541 Special Topics: Case Studies and Applications in Sport Psychology

* Students taking the Sports Psychology concentration will enroll in four (4) courses in consultation with their advisor.

Individualized Concentration

4 courses selected with approval of adviser

Infant Mental Health Counseling

4 courses selected with approval of adviser

For more information, contact Dr. Sandra Lee

leesandr@shu.edu