General Psychology
Benefit from this specialization’s comprehensive study of the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior as you explore the fundamentals of psychology, including its theories, methods, and principles. You can evaluate and design research methods and examine multicultural and/or global perspectives of psychology. This specialization will prepare you to work in a wide range of industries, including academic, research, and healthcare organizations; communities; and businesses. The coursework also provides a strong foundation for a doctoral degree in psychology.
Completion Requirements
- 53-55 total quarter credit hours
This program can be completed in as little as 18 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 6001 | Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 6215 | Lifespan Development | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 6220 | Psychology of Personality | 5 |
| PSYC 6245 | Social Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| PSYC 6701 | Culture and Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| PSYC 6744 | Psychopathology | 5 |
| PSYC xxxx | Elective | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6238 | Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior | 5 |
|
PSYC xxxx RSCH 6200Y |
Elective OR Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis* |
5 4 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC xxxx | Elective | 5 |
|
PSYC 6393 RSCH 6300Y |
M.S. in Psychology Capstone OR Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* |
5 4 |
*Take this course if you plan to pursue your Ph.D. in Psychology.
Elective Courses
For your elective courses, select from any graduate-level course in the School of Psychology, except for those courses that are specific to students in the clinical or counseling specializations for the Ph.D. in Psychology.
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Note on Licensure
The General Psychology specialization in the M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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