Psychology

DEGREE: MASTER OF ARTS 33 Semester Hours

Program Objectives

The Master of Arts degree in Psychology is designed to enable the student to

• Acquire increased knowledge of psychology and its relationship to the Christian faith
• Develop research competencies
• Enhance the appreciation for contributions of psychology to human existence
• Prepare for more advanced study of psychology

Degree Requirements

Completion of 33 semester hour program and successful completion of the Capstone Experience

Areas of Study

• Required Courses (6-9 hours)
• PSY-4310 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• PSY-6030 Research in Psychology
  or
• SOC-6100 Methods of Evaluation Research
  (or additional research course approved by advisor)
• Psychology Electives (15 hours)
• Courses with PSY prefix at the 4000 or 6000 level selected in consultation with advisor
• Electives (3 hours)
• Any graduate level course from any department of the university selected in consultation with the advisor
• Theology/Ethics Requirement (3 hours)
• SOW-4100 Ethical Issues in the Helping Professions or, THY-6400 The Christian in Society
• Capstone Experience (3-6 hours)