This 36-credit hour Master of Arts program provides graduate students with a general academic foundation in the field of psychology and fills a gap in the training and changing professional preparation in human service organizations. It also may be suited to those who may seek to further their study at the doctoral level. The program offers a wide variety of required and elective courses that provide students with the skills and resources needed to examine and understand the broader context of a person’s life – family, school, work groups, and other significant systems.
Students who want to gain knowledge, skills, and research experience in specific areas of psychology may choose one of three research tracks within the MA program. The research tracks are:
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Research: Students develop knowledge, skills, and experience in behavioral and social sciences research.
- Global Psychology Research: Students focus on application of research skills to international/global settings including non- governmental organizations, the United Nations, and other settings that focus on international and cross-cultural research.
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology Research: Students gain a comprehensive and macroscopic view of industrial and organizational psychology, and acquire knowledge and develop skills associated with the effective management of individuals and groups.
Note. 1. We are currently not accepting students to research tracks. 2) All program academic standing requirements are defined in the NYC Psychology Department Graduate Program Catalog.