Master of Arts in Social Psychology
30-33 Credit Hours
Social Psychology focuses on the way individuals relate to one another, how the presence of other people can affect individual behavior within groups, and how people influence others’ behavior, thoughts, and feelings. The MA program in social psychology is designed to give students a strong background for entry into professions such as applied or institutional research, social policy, human resources, or community college teaching. We also prepare students for further graduate study in a doctoral program.
Degree requirements
30-33 credits
Required Courses, 15 credits
One course from EDPS, 3 credits
Elective Courses, 9-12 credits
| EDPS 602 | Institutional Research | 3 |
| SOPS 620 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOPS 625 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| SOPS 635 | Social Psychology of Health | 3 |
| SOPS 655 | Counseling Applications of Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOPS 660 | Contemporary Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOPS 695 | Internship in Applied Social Psychology | 3 |
| RES 697 | Research Paper | 1 TO 3 |
| THES 698 | Thesis | 1 TO 6 |
| | Up to 6 credits from approved electives in Educational Psychology or Psychological Science or Sociology | |
Research Requirement, 3 credits
| CPSY 653 | Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology | 3 |