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Master of Science in Psychology

Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Educational Psychology is to prepare students for advanced study and professional practice in the field. This program is designed to apply psychological principles to enhance the teaching and learning process. Graduates will be equipped to evaluate the psychological impact of various methods, resources, organizational structures, and non-school experiences on education.

Program Educational Objectives

The program will prepare students to:

  • Continue their education by pursuing a doctoral degree.
  • Conduct research in educational psychology to advance their professional careers.
  • Build a career in institutions focused on educational psychology.
  • Enhance their professional expertise through the application of analytical and creative thinking, research skills, and technology-based assessment methods.
  • Promote and implement educational psychology practices and strategies within their respective institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, students should be able to:

  • Enroll in advanced post-graduate programs.
  • Apply Educational Psychology principles effectively in their workplace.
  • Contribute to research in the field of educational psychology.
  • Analyze contemporary issues in educational psychology practices.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
  • Evaluate student learning through appropriate assessment methods.

Master’s degree in Psychology

The program emphasizes the application of psychology to understand the behavior of individuals in educational roles, including both teachers and learners. It explores the impact of learning environments, methods, resources, organizational structures, and non-school experiences on the educational process. The curriculum covers learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

To complete the program, students must fulfill 36 credit hours, including 30 credit hours of coursework and a 6-credit thesis. A minimum GPA of 3.00 (B grade) is required. Students who fail a course are permitted one opportunity to retake it. Failure to pass the course on the second attempt will result in expulsion from the program. Students must complete their degree within a three-year timeframe from registration and may not repeat more than two courses.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the Master’s program in Psychology are:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution. Degrees in other majors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75, meeting the general graduate study admission criteria at AUF.
  • A personal statement outlining background, goals, and values.
  • Three professional recommendations from instructors of the applicant’s undergraduate program.
  • A personal interview may be required at the discretion of the department.

Transfer

Credits from accredited universities may be transferred under the following conditions:

  • Approval by the Admission Office at AUF.
  • Courses with grades below 80 (i.e., “B”) are not eligible for transfer, in accordance with AUF’s grading policy.
  • A maximum of nine credit-hours may be transferred, provided the courses meet AUF’s requirements and are from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Psychology

Psy623   Statistics and Research Design In Psychological Science
Psy658   Psychological Testing and Measurement
Psy637   Biological Psychology
Psy640   Cognitive Psychology
Psy641   Developmental Psychology
Psy657   Social Psychology
Psy642   Abnormal Psychology
Psy633   Personality Psychology
Psy610   Independent Study in Human Development
Psy620   Independent Study in Social Psychology
Psy630   Independent Study in Mental Health
BA700   Topics – Research Proposal
BA715   Field Work Experience
BA725   Thesis-Area of Concentration

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