Master of Science in Psychology (MS)

Program Description
The Master of Science in Psychology degree is a research based program focused on career advancement in teaching, consulting, or administration. This program leads to entry into the Ph.D. program.  However, students may choose to complete only the Master of Science degree.  The program culminates in a master’s thesis, which builds upon the foundation of information learned in the coursework.  Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced psychology and contribute intellectually to the field.

Program Objectives
Keiser University’s Master of Science in Psychology program enables students to contribute to the profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research.  Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Develop an understanding of general psychological principals and theories to include evolutionary psychology, psychopathology, human development, health psychology, and tests and measures.
• Appreciate diversity in individuals demonstrated through application of multicultural methods of research and understanding of psychological principles.
• Utilize research methods to interpret and evaluate research data.

Program Outline

To receive a Master of Science in Psychology degree, students must complete 36 graduate semester credit hours.  Students may continue in the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology program. Thirty of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University.  Program requirements are as follows:

Master of Science in Psychology Major Courses (36.0 credit hours)
Required Major Core Courses - 30 credits

History and Systems of Psychology	3.0 credit hours
Health Psychology	3.0 credit hours
Psychopathology	3.0 credit hours
Evolutionary Psychology	3.0 credit hours
Master’s Thesis, Part I (Prerequisite: PSY701, RSM700, RSM812)	3.0 credit hours
Master’s Thesis, Part II (Prerequisite: PSY502, PSY532, PSY542, PSY562, PSY730, PSY760, PSY770, PSY690) PSY699 is taken after 33 graduate semester hours have been completed, and must be taken alone.	3.0 credit hours
Research, Ethics, and Scholarly Writing (Program prerequisite course-taken alone)	3.0 credit hours
Human Development Sociocultural Basis of Behavior Cross-Cultural Methods of Tests and Measurements   Quantitative Research I	3.0 credit hours 3.0 credit hours 3.0 credit hours 3.0 credit hours
Research Theory, Design, and Methods	3.0 credit hours