Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Change
Within virtually every organization, opportunities exist to promote positive social change. Learn to apply psychological theories and skills to management within public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Drawing from your own community experiences, integrate strategic planning and management with public policy as you explore examples of organizational change and its impact on social justice. Prepare for a career as a researcher, policy analyst, project director, or administrator in a socially responsible organization.
Completion Requirements
- 54–61 total quarter credit hours
Estimated time to completion is 1.5 years. 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 6211 | Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 6205 | History and Systems of Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 6245 | Social Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| PSYC 6700 | Psychology and Social Change | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| RSCH 6200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| PSYC 6775 | Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6701 | Culture and Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 6776 | Transformative Change in a Shared Power World | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 6742 | Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace | 5 |
| PSYC 6393 | M.S. Psychology Capstone | 5 |
Thesis Option
This program does not require a thesis. However, upon consultation with an advisor, you may choose to take two 6-credit-hour thesis courses (PSYC 6390 Thesis) instead of PSYC 6393 M.S. Psychology Capstone. The thesis option extends the program by at least one quarter.
For more information about the thesis option and a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
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 Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Change 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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