Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychological Science

The Master of Arts degree in Psychological Science is an intermediate degree only for students admitted to one of the doctoral programs in the Department of Psychological Sciences. The program is strongly research-oriented.Program Learning OutcomesGraduates of this program will be able to: Demonstrate mastery of the current theories and significant empirical findings in a major area of psychological science. Mastery includes acquiring both an understanding of these materials as well as the ability to think critically about them. Teach courses in psychological science. Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in both research settings and in the classroom. Design, execute, analyze and report empirical studies that make a significant contribution in a major area of psychological science.