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MASTER OF ARTS in psychology

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This rigorous, research-based liberal arts program leading to a Master of Arts degree is designed to develop creative problem-solving skills which will be applicable in clinical, industrial, and educational settings. Flexible enough to be completed either on a full-time or a part-time basis, it is appropriate for a wide range of candidates. For those potential doctoral candidates who cannot enter a Ph.D. or Psy.D. program at the present time, it provides a basis for later acceptance. For those who are already working in clinical, educational, or industrial settings, it offers updating credentials. The program provides ideal training for those wishing to explore their personal interest in obtaining employment in settings related to psychology. Teachers in secondary schools may use the program to prepare themselves to teach psychology in addition to their current certification. Emphasis is placed on faculty advisement to help in tailoring the program to the needs of the individual student.

 

GRADUATE COORDINATOR 

Dr. W. Jerome Hauselt
(203) 392-6874
hauseltw1@southernct.edu

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply to the program, students must:

  • Submit the graduate school application to the School of Graduate Studies
  • Submit all college transcripts to the School of Graduate Studies
  • Have two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references sent to the Psychology Graduate Coordinator. Obtain the Recommendation Form here. 
  • Submit to the Psychology Graduate Coordinator a 300-500 word statement explaining why the applicant is interested in obtaining a master's degree in psychology, and what type of career the applicant is seeking.

The Psychology program has rolling admissions, but students are encouraged to have their application files complete by June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the program: 18 hours of psychology (graduate or undergraduate), including at least one course in statistics and at least one course in experimental psychology; an undergraduate QPR of 2.7; and an undergraduate QPR in psychology of 3.0.

Students with outstanding qualifications who do not meet the requirements above may apply. Admission may be granted by the Graduate Committee based upon evaluation of submitted credentials. Applicants may be required to strengthen their psychology backgrounds by taking certain undergraduate courses before matriculating.