Master of Science with a Major in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Experimental

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Program Overview

This track prepares students to work as a research assistant or associate immediately after graduation. Graduates of this track typically work under the direction of doctoral level researchers coordinating large research projects. Students gain intensive research experiences through a first year research practicum with a faculty mentor and 450 hours of research internship. It is a 40 hour program completed over five semesters. Some students also use this degree to teach psychology at the college level and teaching internships are an option.

https://www.augusta.edu/scimath/psychology/graduate.php

Program Contact

Dr. Tadd Patton

706-737-1694

psychology@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Program Length: 2 Years

CIP Code: 42.0101

Program Code: 1MS-PSYCH

Research Foundations: 14 Hours

Social/Cultural/Systemic Basis of Behavior: 3 Hours

PSYC 6173 - Social Psychology and Human Diversity (3 Credit Hours)

Learned Bases of Behavior: 3 Hours

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Biological Bases of Behavior: 3 Hours

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Professional Foundations: 1 Hour

PSYC 6190 - Professional Foundations (1 Credit Hour)

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Master of Science with a Major in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Experimental

Program Overview

Program Contact

Admissions Information

Program Length: 2 Years

CIP Code: 42.0101

Program Code: 1MS-PSYCH

Research Foundations: 14 Hours

Social/Cultural/Systemic Basis of Behavior: 3 Hours

Learned Bases of Behavior: 3 Hours

Choose one of the following courses:

Biological Bases of Behavior: 3 Hours

Choose one of the following courses:

Professional Foundations: 1 Hour

Assessment Foundations: 4 Hours

Internship: 6 Hours

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Free Electives: 6 Hours

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Total Hours for the Degree: 40 Hours