Master of Arts

In Psychology

MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Our Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) degree is offered with concentrations in three settings such as school, clinical or industrial psychology. These areas require a thesis paper after two years of academic program. It prepares graduate students for further education in the field of human behavior and services like Ph.D. in Psychology. The program includes core courses such as behavioral neuroscience, advanced counseling and psychotherapy, advanced psychological assessment and research.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

At the end of the program, the graduates are expected to:

1. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically, 

 (a.) demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theories, principles, concepts and skills in a specific area of specialization in psychology, 

 (b.) develop and sustain arguments about, and critically evaluate established principles in a specific area of specialization in psychology, 

 (c.) comprehend and evaluate new information related to a specific area of specialization psychology (e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms and from various sources 

2. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced methods of psychological inquiry in a specific area of specialization in psychology: specifically, 

 (d.) understand and explain the advanced methods of inquiry in the area of specialization in psychology, 

 (e.) critically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving in the area of specialization, and 

 (f.) apply this specialized knowledge to make judgments, create approaches to solving problems in an academic, research, applied or an employment context, in ways that involve rigorous thinking and independent work. 

3. Apply specialized psychological theories and methods; specifically, 

(g.) correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in creative and flexible ways in a specific area of specialization in psychology in an academic, research, applied or employment context, 

 (h.) undertake advanced research in a specific area of specialization in psychology using the advanced knowledge and skills in psychology and communicate the results of such research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

4. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimensions of the use of psychological theories and methods, especially in research and professional practice.

5. Continue to advance their knowledge and skills in their area of specialization using the established sources of advanced information in the field.

6. Undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring higher level competencies either through further graduate education or in employment context.


PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES (PEO)

This program aims to provide graduate students with high level training in teaching, research, and professional practice in psychology. These objectives apply to both the non-thesis and thesis programs; however, the non-thesis program has a slightly stronger emphasis on the development of professional skills relative to research skills; whereas the thesis program has a slightly stronger emphasis on research skills compared to professional skills.

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