Psychology (M.A.)

College of Liberal Arts

Psychology offers diverse opportunities to apply the science of human behavior across professional, community, educational, and research settings. Kean University offers three distinct master’s degree programs in psychology, allowing students to pursue advanced study aligned with their academic interests and professional goals.

Our master’s programs combine advanced psychological knowledge with opportunities to develop applied, research, and professional skills. Graduates are prepared to pursue master’s-level opportunities in a variety of settings and roles, as well as further doctoral or professional study.

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A psychology class — Kean offers three separate master's degree programs and a professional diploma in psychology.

What You Learn

Kean offers you the chance to study psychology through the lens that interests you.

Forensic psychology is a non-clinical, applied program focused on the intersection of psychological science and the legal system. Students develop advanced knowledge in psychology and law, criminal behavior, psychopathology, psychological assessment, violence risk and threat assessment, and research methods. The program prepares graduates for master's-level opportunities in forensic and legal settings as well as further study in psychology or law.
Marriage and Family Therapy is a professional training program designed to prepare students for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in New Jersey. The program includes a two-term internship, and includes a focus on understanding the varied religious, ethnic, cultural and national characteristics of marriage and family therapists' clientele.
Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology is designed for students pursuing careers in the helping professions who wish to upgrade their competence, or pursue careers in the behavioral sciences. This master's program relates to community, agency, personnel and organizational work, as well as law enforcement, human resources, social services and more.

Application Deadlines:

Forensic Psychology (M.A.) Fall: Priority Date: May 15 | Final Date: June 30
Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.): Fall: June 30 / Spring: December 1
Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology (M.A.): Fall: Priority Date: May 15 | Final Date: June 30

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

Faculty:

Forensic Psychology
Erica Baer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Marriage and Family Therapy
Prof. Craig Eben
Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology
Peter Kardos, Ph.D., Coordinator

Forensic Psychology (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Erica Baer, Ph.D., Coordinator
Phone: (908) 737-5967
Email: ebaer@kean.edu
Office Location: EC-205I

Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Prof. Craig Eben
Email: ebenc@kean.edu
Phone Number: (908) 737-5877

Psychology - Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Peter Kardos, Ph.D., Coordinator
Email: Pkardos@kean.edu
Phone: (908) 737-5869

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At Kean, we believe learning and professional growth extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities, internships and more that we offer to advance your career and set the stage for continued success.

Externships

Students have the opportunity to participate in practica and externships in different settings. These experiences provide valuable opportunities for hands-on application of skills learned in class.

The school psychology professional diploma program includes practica in school settings.

Research

Students can participate in research teams with departmental faculty and present their research projects at the annual Kean Research Days event and at regional, state, and national conferences.