College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Psychology


Option: Psychological Services

PROGRAM CORDINATOR

Dr. Muriel Singer

Office:  Hutchinson (J) 334-F
Phone: (908) 737-4025/4000
Email: msinger@kean.ed

The Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences, Psychological Services Program is a concentration in psychological theory and procedures. It prepares students for employment in mental health centers, social services agencies, hospitals, community programs, and other human services settings. The program also provides a strong base of studies preparing students for more advanced graduate study or doctoral training in applied and professional psychology. Students may concentrate in an area of interest by choosing courses from a wide range of electives. A supervised field experience in community psychology enables students to obtain direct experience in providing psychological services in an approved human services setting.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • 12 credits in Psychology on the undergraduate or graduate level including: General Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and Tests and Measurements
  • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) test scores
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Departmental interview may be required  

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • 33 credits, six of which are given for a research seminar and thesis
  • Comprehensive examination

SPECIALIZATION 27 credits

REQUIRED COURSES 18 credits

  • ID  5020          Readings in the Behavioral Sciences – 3 credits
  • MATH 5500    Statistical Methods for Analyzing Data – 3 credits
  • PSY 5320        Learning Theory and Applications – 3 credits
  • PSY 5530        Advanced Abnormal Psychology – 3 credits
  • PSY 5620        Laboratory Training in Human Relations I – 3 credits

OR

  • PSY 5640        Analysis of Small Group Processes – 3 credits
  • PSY 5810        Introduction to Diagnostic Testing-Practicum – 3 credits

ELECTIVES 9 credits

Three courses selected from the following or other courses with approval of the coordinator:

(Note: For students who wish to apply to the Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Diploma Program, asterisked courses must be taken.)

  • PSY 5110 Developmental Study of Children – 3 credits
  • PSY 5120 Social Psychology of Adolescence – 3 credits
  • PSY 5130 Human Development Across the Life Span* - 3 credits
  • PSY 5170 Psychology of Aging – 3 credits
  • PSY 5350 Cognitive Therapy – 3 credits
  • PSY 5420 Behavior Modification – 3 credits
  • PSY 5510 Theories of Personality* - 3 credits
  • PSY 5000 Evolutionary Psychology – 3 credits
  • PSY 5515 Advanced Psychology of Personality* - 3 credits
  • PSY 5540 Problems of Individual Behavior – 3 credits
  • PSY 5550 Psychopathology of Childhood – 3 credits
  • PSY 5610 Advanced Social Psychology – 3 credits
  • PSY 5660 Industrial/Organizational Psychology – 3 credits
  • PSY 5710 Field Experience in Community Psychology – 3 credits
  • PSY 5720 Advanced Psychological Counseling Techniques* - 3 credits
  • PSY 5750 Psychological Counseling of Parents – 3 credits

RESEARCH 6 credits

  • PSY 5910 Research Methods: Seminar – 3 credits
  • PSY 5920 Thesis Seminar – 3 credits

Total of 33 Credits to complete the program