Psychological Science M.A.

A minimum of 60 credits must be earned to complete this track, which is available under the Plan C option only.

48 credits (17 courses) are required and must be taken sequentially as indicated below. The remaining 12 credits of electives may vary in timing according to course offerings and student availability and should be planned in consultation with a faculty advisor.

At least 51 graduate-level course credits must be earned while enrolled as a degree-seeking student in this master's program.

The clinical-counseling practice emphasis follows the scientist-practitioner model of training through its emphasis on current, empirically based diagnostic and intervention methods and opportunities for students to conduct independent projects. Students will be prepared to work as successful mental health service providers with diverse populations in a variety of settings. The curriculum is designed to provide the required coursework and skills training for graduates to be eligible for licensure as Licensed Professional Clinical-Counselors through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned to complete this track, which is available under the Plan B option only.

30 credits (11 courses) are required and must be taken sequentially as indicated below. The remaining 6 credits of electives may vary in timing according to course offerings and student availability and should be planned in consultation with a faculty advisor.

At least 27 graduate-level course credits must be earned while enrolled as a degree-seeking student in this master's program.

The clinical-counseling research emphasis follows the scientist-practitioner model of training through its emphasis on current, empirically based diagnostic and intervention methods and opportunities for students to conduct independent projects. Students will be prepared to continue on to doctoral-level graduate studies or employment in a variety of research settings.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned to complete this track, which is available under the Plan B option only.

30 credits (10 courses) are required and must be taken sequentially as indicated below. The remaining 6 credits of electives may vary in timing according to course offerings and student availability and should be planned in consultation with a faculty advisor.

At least 27 graduate-level course credits must be earned while enrolled as a degree-seeking student in this master's program.

The experimental psychology track encompasses a variety of experimental research areas within psychology. Our faculty have background and current research interest in:

• Human Sexuality

• Cognitive psychology

• Biopsychology

• Social psychology

• Neuropsychology

• Political psychology

• Evolutionary psychology

• Perception and action

• Child and adolescent development

Graduate students are prepared for doctoral-level programs in various areas of psychology, as well as careers in research and academic instruction.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned to complete this track, which is available under the Plan B option only.

30 credits (11 courses) are required and must be taken sequentially as indicated below. The remaining 6 credits of electives may vary in timing according to course offerings and student availability and should be planned in consultation with a faculty advisor.

At least 27 graduate-level course credits must be earned while enrolled as a degree-seeking student in this master's program.

Students in the industrial-organizational track will be trained to be evidence-based practitioners and prepared to pursue doctoral-level training. Through coursework spanning the areas of personnel selection, employee motivation, training and development, performance management and evaluation, and organizational change and development, students will be immersed in scientific research in order to acquire the knowledge and skills to solve a variety of workplace issues. Students will apply these skills through applied projects with real organizational clients to prepare for employment in organizational settings.