Stephen
F.
Austin
State
University
Graduate Program in
Psychology
1-Year
Master’s Degree
The master’s program is designed to augment the credentials of those
persons who were near the top of the waiting list for admission to doctoral programs,
but ultimately did not receive an offer. The 1-year curriculum will increase
individuals’ chances of being accepted upon reapplication to doctoral
programs by enabling them to earn grades in graduate-level courses, and to
gain valuable research and teaching experience.
Our degree plan may also be of interest to individuals who
would like to earn a master's degree in psychology as a means of achieving
their professional goals, such as acquiring solid research skills. We envision
our curriculum being of considerable value to individuals currently in the
workforce, who have had some coursework in psychology (although not
necessarily a psychology major) and would now like to enhance their
professional skills and advancement potential. The program can meet the needs
of both those already pursuing careers and those attempting to gain admission
to a doctoral program in psychology.
Application deadline for fall admission is August 1. See Application
Checklist for materials to be submitted.
The following is the curriculum:
1-YR. DEGREE PLAN Course # (hrs.) - Course Title PSY 501 (4) - Psychological
Statistics PSY 517 (4) - Ethics & Research in Psychology PSY 523 (4) - Advanced General Psychology PSY 550 (3) - Graduate Seminar (9-12 hrs. total) PSY 585 (4) - Graduate Research Seminar (4-8 hrs. total) Elective PSY 525 (4) - Teaching Seminar TOTAL: 36-37 hrs. |
OPTIONAL 2nd YEAR 2nd year PSY 589 - Thesis Research TOTAL: 42-43 hrs. |
Given the preceding framework, the following annual course
offerings have been implemented:
FALL SPRING SUMMER I SUMMER II
501
(4) 507
(4) 550
(3) 550 (3)
517
(4) 523
(4) 550
(3)
550
(3) 525
(4)
585
(4) 585
(4)
In this sequence of courses, students may opt either for a
light Fall course load (3 courses: 501, 517, and either 550 or 585) or a light
Spring course load (507, 523, and either 525 or 585 depending on courses
taken in the fall). Those who choose to take full loads in both fall and
spring semesters can complete the program in the first summer session.
If you have any questions about any aspect of our program, please feel free
to contact Dr.
Stephen F. Austin State
University
Department of Psychology
P.O. Box 13046, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3046
(936) 468-4402 Office;
(936) 468-4015 FAX
