Master of Arts in Psychological Science

The Master of Arts in Psychology Science is a two-year program designed to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research andor academic-related settings by delving deeper into the core psychological domains shown in the graph. As well as by providing extensive training in Research Methods and Statistics. The Department of Psychological Science’s mission is to provide graduate level training to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research andor academic-related settings. The Clinical Psychology program is designed to provide training consistent with a clinical science model, whereas the Psychological Science program is designed to provide students with a broad foundational knowledge of core psychological science domains. Both programs emphasize graduate level training in research methods and statistics, while also allowing students to customize their education to specific professional goals. The programs also emphasize the development of: a) critical thinking skills; b) oral and written communication competency; c) diversity competency; e) professional ethics; and f) practical experience.