M.A. Experimental Program
The Experimental M.A. Program emphasizes a theoretical and empirical approach to research including training in research methodology, experimental design, and statistical analysis. The program is designed to provide students with the research background needed to propose and complete an original, empirical thesis.
The MA in Experimental Psychology requires the completion of 30 credit hours, including 12 hours of required course work, 12 hours of elective coursework, and 6 hours of thesis. The required courses for a General Experimental M.A. degree are:
PSYC 5307 Applied Correlation and Regression
PSYC 5308 Experimental Design and Analysis of Variance
PSYC 5395 Thesis
PSYC 5396 Thesis
Two of the following five courses (6 semester hours)
PSYC 5371 Animal Learning and Behavior
PSYC 5372 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYC 5374 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 5376 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 5330 Social Behavior