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  Jan 13, 2025
 
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Experimental Psychology, M.A. (restricted to Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. students)


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Degree Requirements Department of Psychology 
Learning Outcomes  College of Arts and Sciences| 

The MA in Experimental Psychology is an option available for students enrolled in the Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.  who choose to take the additional steps to obtain the master’s degree concurrent with the doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. Students seeking a terminal master’s degree are not admitted to the program; instead, students admitted to the doctoral program are automatically admitted to the master’s program, if they desire that degree.

The MA curriculum is designed to provide expertise in one area of Experimental Psychology, along with advanced knowledge of several additional areas within the field. The degree is awarded upon successful completion of course work, submission of an acceptable thesis, and satisfactory performance on a comprehensive, oral examination.


Degree Requirements (30 Hours)

Thirty credit hours, with at least 15 hours at the 700 level or above.

Required courses are:


3 hours of quantitative courses

Thesis and Comprehensive Examination


A research thesis is required, beginning with approval of a prospectus by the thesis committee and culminating in a defense of the written thesis. An M.A. comprehensive oral examination may be combined with the thesis defense or be conducted separately. The sequence of events and more details concerning specific aspects are in the current Graduate Program in Experimental Psychology Student Handbook, which is posted on the Web.

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