Master - Psychology

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Are you interested in learning about the processes by which people think, feel, and react? Students of the Master of Science in Psychology program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to study theories and research methods pertaining to behavior and cognition. Learn more about the Master of Science in Psychology program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

The University of Phoenix online Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to teach students about human interactions, thought processes, and behavior. The program's emphasis is on building an understanding of human behavior for those in managerial or supervisory positions and does not focus on the clinical aspect of psychology. Coursework addresses theories and research methods relating to human development, personality types, social development, cognition, and cultural characteristics. Students also have the opportunity to develop communication and organizational skills in this program.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have some experience or an interest in working in a management or supervisory role in a wide variety of corporate departments, educational settings, or government agencies. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete 13 courses in the Master of Science in Psychology program for a total of 39 credits. A course to develop communication skills must be taken before any other course in the program.

COM 505: Communication Skills for Graduate Study
PSYCH 500: Life-Span Development
PSYCH 504: Personality Theories
PSYCH 515: Advanced Abnormal Psychology
PSYCH 525: Measurements and Statistics
PSYCH 540: Research Methodology
PSYCH 535: Multicultural Psychology
PSYCH 545: Survey of Professional Psychology
PSYCH 550: Psychology of Learning
PSYCH 555: SocialPsychology
PSYCH 560: Cognitive Psychology
PSYCH 570: Organizational Psychology
PSYCH 575: Physiological Psychology

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Master - Psychology

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