Master of Arts - Psychology

Master of Arts in Psychology is a research-based program designed to develop creative problem-solving skills applicable in research, clinical, industrial, and educational settings. The program is appropriate for a wide range of candidates.

The program is ideal for students who:

The program is flexible enough to be completed either on a full-time or a part- time basis. The Southern Connecticut State University offers opportunities for graduate assistantships and research assistantships, which are competitive. While this program is not a clinical or counseling training program and does not lead to licensure, some courses are relevant to clinical psychology. Emphasis is placed on faculty advisement to help tailor the program to the needs of the individual student.

Graduate students often collaborate with faculty on this research or develop their own theses in similar areas, and research involves both human participants and animal research in both the laboratory and field. The School's facilities include a dedicated and well-equipped behavioral and physiological psychology laboratory, a cognitive/developmental research lab, and computer research labs.

The program provides students with the foundations for later application to a clinical program through coursework and field experiences. The field experiences also allow students to explore careers in applied settings with professionals who have varied backgrounds.