Social Psychology
Explore the way individuals socially construct thoughts, attitudes, and feelings, and gain an understanding of how this process affects both individual and group behavior. Study the principles of social psychological theory to improve the welfare of individuals, groups, organizations, or society. This specialization can position you for a career in a diverse range of fields, from academia to healthcare, industry, law, media, education, and public health. The coursework also offers an excellent foundation for pursuing social psychology research through doctoral study.
Completion Requirements
- 53–54 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 6245 | Social Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 6201 | Social Cognition | 5 |
| PSYC 6220 | Psychology of Personality | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| PSYC 6701 | Culture and Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| PSYC 6203 | Attitudes/Attitude Change | 5 |
| PSYC 6202 | Survey Research Methods | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6204 | Intergroup Relations | 5 |
| RSCH 6200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 6706 | Advanced Social Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 6393 OR RSCH 6300Y |
M.S. in Psychology Capstone OR Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* |
5 4 |
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 Social 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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