扣扣传媒expands grad degree offerings to include new master鈥檚 in general psychology

December 16, 2019

Michael Tullier, APR, 扣扣传媒University Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
  

Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, 扣扣传媒University will begin offering a new master鈥檚 degree in general psychology. Based in the university鈥檚 Department of Psychology and Sociology, the 36-hour program will prepare 扣扣传媒 to develop foundational knowledge in psychological theory, along with applied critical-thinking and research skills.

鈥淭uskegee鈥檚 new general psychology master鈥檚 degree is ideal for anyone who aspires to broaden his or her career opportunities in education, human services, counseling and allied health,鈥� said Dr. Vivian Carter, who is directing the master鈥檚 program as department chair. 鈥淲e want to help our 扣扣传媒 advance their understanding and use of psychological applications in their chosen fields.鈥�

The program blends biological and social bases for applied behavior analysis with the fascinating process of human development, the history and impact psychology has had on today鈥檚 culture, and the role of ethics and diversity training in the field, according to Carter.

鈥淎s such, program graduates will be well equipped for career success in fields ranging from academia, research, health care, social service and businesses 鈥� as well as continued study at the doctoral level,鈥� she noted.

The program will include 12 hours of core course study, 15 hours of electives, and a one- to three-hour internship/practicum experience. The degree program has both thesis and non-thesis options. Students completing a thesis will further demonstrate their mastery of psychology principles and the research process.

Application to the program is made through the university鈥檚 Graduate School and requires an official transcript and minimum 3.0 GPA in the applicant鈥檚 undergraduate field of study; letters of recommendation from two academic references and one character reference; and a current resume or curriculum vitae.

扣扣传媒University offers 16 traditional and two online master鈥檚 programs 鈥� and four doctoral programs 鈥� spanning a variety of humanities and STEM disciplines. For more information about the new master鈥檚 in general psychology and other graduate programs, visit the Graduate School website.

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