Master of Science - General Experimental Psychology

The General Experimental graduate program is based on the philosophy that the master’s degree is first and foremost a degree in psychology, and students should achieve a broad base of knowledge in the field, including strong quantitative and research skills. Thus, students will take four psychological foundations courses and three research foundations courses. A master’s thesis is also required. The program can be completed in two years.

Faculty in the Department of Psychology have active research programs; they publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international professional meetings. As a student in the General Experimental program, individuals will have many opportunities to gain hands-on research experience in addition to their thesis by working on a faculty member’s research team and/or by conducting their own individual, faculty-mentored research projects. Many students in the program have appeared as co-authors with faculty members on published articles and have presented their findings at scientific meetings across the country.