Psychology, M.S.

Psychology (39 hours required)

The 39-hour M.S. in psychology is for degree-seeking students who will not seek licensure as a counselor. If attending full-time, this degree could be completed in four semesters. The courses are listed below.

Core Courses (30 Hours, 3 hours each)

Elective Courses (select 9 Hours)

Suggested course sequence for Full-time M.S. in Psychology (39-hour program) students entering in Fall

Note: Some of the classes listed below are only offered once per year. If a student deviates from this plan, it may delay graduation. Students should consult with their advisor about any deviation from this course sequence.

Fall 1:
Theories of Counseling & Personality
Research Methods & Statistics
Introduction to Psychopathology & Adaptive Behavior

Spring:
Lifespan Development
Thesis I
Elective 1

Summer:
Statistics I
Elective 2
Integration of Psychology and Christianity Seminar

Fall 2:
Statistics II
Biological Psychology
Thesis II
Elective 3

Suggested course sequence for full-time M.S. in Psychology (39-hour program) students entering in Spring

Spring 1:
Theories of Counseling & Personality
Introduction to Psychopathology and Adaptive Behavior
Research Methods and Statistics

Summer:
Statistics I
Thesis I
Integration of Psychology & Christianity Seminar

Fall:
Statistics II
Biological Psychology
Elective 1
Elective 2

Spring 2:
Thesis II
Elective 3
Lifespan Development