MA Psychology

Graduate Programs Coordinator: Dr. Valerie Sessa (973) 655-4401, Dickson Hall 237

The masters degree in Psychology is a great program for students who wish to pursue a doctorate. This program provides a solid foundation in psychology and can be tailored through the selection of electives to help you find your niche in the field.

Course Requirements (35 credits)

• Required Courses (13 credits)
  • PSYC 510: Research Methods in Psychology
  • PSYC 520: Human Experimental Psychology
  • PSYC 550: Quantitative & Statistical Methods
  • PSYC 578: Psychological Tests & Measurements
• Specialization Courses (12 credits)
  • PSYC 552: Social Psychology
  • PSYC 561: Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC 563: Theories of Learning
  • PSYC 565: Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
  • PSYC 568: Psychology of Group Dynamics
  • PSYC 573: Behavioral Neuroscience
  • PSYC 582: Behavior Modification
  • PSYC 667 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSYC 670: Intro to Psychotherapy
• Thesis (four credits)
  • PSYC 698: Master's Thesis
• Free Electives (six credits)

Optional Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentration

Program Overview

The Industrial & Organizational concentration falls under the Master of Arts in Psychology degree. It is designed to prepare persons for work in business and industry as professional specialists in the application of psychological knowledge and techniques in organizations or to prepare persons for continued education in the field of Industrial Organizational Psychology or related fields (Organizational Behavior or Human Resources).  The program draws from many areas of psychology especially testing, statistics, experimental design, learning, motivation, and interpersonal relations.

Course Requirements (34/36 credits)

• Required Courses (nine credits)
  • PSYC 510: Research Methods in Psychology
  • PSYC 550: Quantitative & Statistical Methods
  • PSYC 578: Psychological Tests & Measurements
• Specialization Courses (15 credits)
  • PSYC 566: Interventions for Effective Organizations
  • PSYC 559: Personnel Selection: Issues & Procedures
  • PSYC 571: Organizational Psychology
  • PSYC 584: Performance Management
    PSYC 658: Seminar in I/O Psychology 
• Thesis or Internship (four or six credits) Click here to help you decide!
  • PSYC 611: Internship in Applied Psychology
• PSYC 698: Master's Thesis
• Electives (maximum of six credits)
  • PSYC 552: Social Psychology
  • PSYC 563: Theories of Learning
  • PSYC 568: Psychology of Group Dynamics
  • PSYC 582: Behavior Modification
  • COUN 558: Consultation in Organizational Development        
  • COUN 559: Dynamics of Group Processes
  • COUN 568: Theories of Consultation
  • COUN 582: Career Counseling
  • LSLW 556: Dispute Resolution in the Workplace
  • LSLW 558: Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
  • LSLW 579: Priv. Sector Compliance w/ Pub. Regulations
  • MGMT 510: Human Resources Management
  • SOCI   560: Sociological Theory
  • SPCM 545: Issue Management
  • SPCM 547: Seminar in Organizational Communication
  • SPCM 555: Survey: Organizational Communication
  • SPCM 580: Globalization & Organizational Communication