Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Psychology

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; completion of approved courses (or demonstrated competence in the subject matter) in General or Introductory Psychology, Research Methods (including statistics); completion of an admissions questionnaire; statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant’s academic and professional goals.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Psychology

Concentration Requirements (16 Hours)

• PSY 5015 - Research Seminar (1) Repeated 4 times for 4 hours total
• PSY 5310 - Cognitive Processes (3)
• PSY 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4) 3 hours required
• PSY 6320 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
• PSY 6340 - Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in Psychology

• Thesis: Required
• Proficiency: Statistics proficiency met by completion of PSY 5020  
• Candidacy: Required for both concentrations. For Psychological Science Concentration, candidacy is granted upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus. For Clinical Concentration, candidacy is granted upon approval of thesis committee and defense of prospectus, successful completion of PSY 5904 , and approval of program faculty.
• Comprehensive: Not required
• Product of Learning: Not required