Social Psychology

Integrate knowledge about individual, group, and organizational processes as you study a range of social topics. Gain a broad understanding of the impact of social factors and situational variables that influence human development and social interaction/behavior. Prepare to apply principles and theories, conduct research, and manage data in a variety of settings. If you want to continue your studies in the field, this specialization will help you prepare for doctoral-level studies.

Learning Outcomes

Based on completion of required coursework, you should:

• Understand and apply psychological concepts and principles to contemporary/global issues and social change
• Demonstrate critical thinking through analysis and evaluation of psychological theories and research
• Employ multicultural, cross-cultural, and global perspectives in understanding psychological theory, research, and practice
• Analyze the impact of social and cultural factors/conditions on human behavior
• Apply principles of statistics and research design to the conceptualization, analysis, and evaluation of psychological research

Completion Requirements

• 56–63 total quarter credit hours
  • Foundation course (1 cr.)
  • Core courses (35 cr.)
  • Specialization courses (15 cr.)
  • Capstone (5 cr.) or thesis course (12 cr.)
• Program of Study

Estimated time to completion: Approximately 1.5 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Curriculum

The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
	Quarter 1
PSYC 6001	Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology	1
PSYC 6211	Contemporary Issues in Psychology	5
	Quarter 2
PSYC 6205	History and Systems of Psychology	5
PSYC 6215	Lifespan Development	5
	Quarter 3
PSYC 6305	Statistics 1	5
PSYC 6245	Social Psychology	5
	Quarter 4
PSYC 6310	Research Design	5
PSYC 6235	Cognitive Psychology	5
	Quarter 5
PSYC 6701	Culture and Psychology	5
PSYC 6706	Advanced Social Psychology	5
	Quarter 6
PSYC 6700	Psychology and Social Change	5
PSYC 6393	M.S. Psychology Capstone	5

Thesis Option

This program does not require a thesis. However, upon consultation with an advisor, you may choose to take two 6-credit-hour thesis courses (PSYC 6390 Thesis) instead of PSYC 6393 M.S. Psychology Capstone. The thesis option extends the program by at least one quarter.

For more information about the thesis option and a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Course Descriptions