Location:

Marquette, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Psychology

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master's candidate may choose a thesis topic in any of these areas of specialization: social psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, developmental psychology, behavioral analysis and history of psychology. As a Master of Science candidate in Psychology students will work closely with a primary faculty adviser who has expertise in the chosen field of experimental psychology. The program is designed such that during the first year the student should be able to complete required coursework and prepare a thesis proposal; during the second year the student should be able to complete the remaining course credits and the data-based thesis. A thesis defense conducted by the student's thesis committee, open to members of the university community, is the capstone project for the MS degree.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Northern Michigan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

BA or BS degree preferably in psychology, or an appropriate equivalent. Candidates with other majors will be considered but may be required to complete certain undergraduate course work in psychology prior to being advanced to candidacy for the MS degree. GRE exam scores, from both the general and the psychology sections, are recommended but optional.

International Requirements:

International students are encouraged to apply at least one year in advance of anticipated attendance date.