Master of Science Program in Experimental Psychology

The Experimental Psychology specialization reflects our commitment to provide students with a generalized background in experimental psychology while allowing them to concentrate in areas of study adequately represented among the faculty. These areas currently include industrial/organizational psychology, primate behavior, educational psychology, applied behavior analysis, social psychology, human cognition, evolutionary psychology, and animal behavior. Applicants for admission should indicate their interest area(s) in their personal statement of goals.

 It may be possible to develop curricular tracks in other areas of psychology and/or interdisciplinary programs; however, to be sure that a curriculum can be developed that meets the student's needs, it should be planned in consultation with a faculty advisor prior to enrollment in the program.

 The educational requirements of the Animal Behavior Society?s Associate Applied Animal Behaviorist Certificate can be met by completing the degree program with an appropriate selection of core and elective courses.

 Upon enrolling, students will meet with their faculty advisors to discuss objectives and to establish a research plan. Collaborative research is encouraged, beginning with a research project, developed in conjunction with the advisor, which may lead to the student's master?s thesis.

 Prerequisites: PSY 301, 362, 363, 461 (or approved equivalents). Prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently with certain program courses.