This 30-credit interdisciplinary Master of Science in Applied Psychology offers students an
opportunity to advance their understanding of behavior, mental processes, and the philosophy
of the mind. Students will study both traditional and emerging subdisciplines in psychology. The
program provides a unique opportunity for students to customize their degree combining their
interests in different areas and pursue adaptive careers in psychology, public service, and the
creative and therapeutic arts.
This program is for students with an interest in understanding behavior and mental processes
from multiple perspectives, including education, business, the creative healing arts, as well as
positive, social, and cognitive psychology. Students can focus on practical applications of
theories and concepts and apply their knowledge to their careers and their daily lives and
relationships.
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | ||
| PY 610 | Applied Psychology: Current Theories and Practices | 3 |
| PY 620 | Social Psychology: Study of Social Theories to Explore Complexities of Culture | 3 |
| PY 630 | Behavioral Psychology: Learning, Behavior, and Motivation | 3 |
| SC 624 | Research Methods and Application | 3 |
| SC 791 | Professional Capstone | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVES (choose 5 courses from list) 15 credits | 15 | |
| Behavioral Biology: Physiology, Stress and Neurologic Response in Animals | ||
| Animal Cognition and Consciousness | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Global Strategic Management | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Strategic Change Management | ||
| Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations | ||
| Employee Benefits | ||
| Crisis Management | ||
| Public Health Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation | ||
| Public Health & Behavior Change | ||
| Global Health | ||
Graduate Psychology Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |