CIP Code: 42.0101

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Psychology

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School . 

Additional Admission Requirements: Personal Statement

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

Letters of Recommendation: Three

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

Total Required (Minimum 34 Credits)

Required Courses (9 Credits)

• PSY 5020 - Research Methods in Psychology (3)
• PSY 5030 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)
• PSY 5330 - Developmental Seminar (3)

Concentration Requirements (25 Credits)

• PSY 5015 - Research Seminar (1) (1+1+1+1=4)
• PSY 5310 - Cognitive Processes (3)
• PSY 5400 - Research Practicum (3)
• PSY 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4) (3)
• PSY 5998 - Thesis Proposal (1-3) (3)
• PSY 5999 - Thesis (3)
• PSY 6320 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
• PSY 6340 - Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in Psychology

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