Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Psychology emphasizes theory, research, and practice, providing students with a broad range of education and experience to expand their academic and professional opportunities. This 36-unit program equips students for careers in industrial and organizational psychology, developmental psychology, or general psychology, and also serves as preparation for doctoral programs. Students focus on performing research along with practical applications for prevention, intervention, and transformation.
Program Highlights
Integrate God’s Word within the profession of psychology.
Identify and evaluate key personal and professional ethics affecting psychology professionals.
Use technology in statistical analysis and data management.
Examine cultural and diversity issues within the field of psychology.
Credits & Cost
36
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$680
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
$24,480
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:
Doctoral Studies
Government
Education
Private Business
Healthcare
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
– Choose One – General Psychology concentration | 18 Credits |
– OR – Industrial & Organizational Psychology concentration | 18 Credits |
– OR – Developmental Psychology concentration | 18 Credits |
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
18 CREDITS
COURSES
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPSTONE COURSES
TWO CONCENTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
GENERAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM REQUISITES
PSYC 510 || Tests and Assessment | 3 Credits |
PSYC 520 || Social and Cultural Psychology | 3 Credits |
PSYC 550 || Professional and Ethical Issues | 3 Credits |
PSYC 670 || Research and Evaluation Methods | 3 Credits |
PSYC 680 || Literature Review Advanced Topic | 3 Credits |
PSYC 690 || Graduate Psychology Culminating Experience | 3 Credits |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
18 CREDITS
ELECTIVES
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS
36 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
