Master of Arts - General Experimental Psychology

The General Experimental graduate program is grounded in the belief that the master’s degree primarily focuses on psychology, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the field, including proficient quantitative and research abilities. As a student in the program, individuals will complete four psychological foundations courses and three research foundations courses, along with a mandatory master’s thesis. The program can typically be finished in a two-year timeframe.

The Department of Psychology’s faculty members are actively engaged in research endeavors, regularly contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting at national and international professional conferences. Students enrolled in the General Experimental program have the opportunity to gain practical research experience by participating in faculty-led research teams and conducting their own supervised research projects. Many students have co-authored published articles with faculty members and presented their research findings at various scientific conferences nationwide. Graduates of the program who have pursued doctoral studies often note that the program’s research-focused curriculum has equipped them with the necessary skills for success at the doctoral level, distinguishing them from their peers who graduated from other institutions.