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				Curriculum Guide (Graduate)
				Master of Science The graduate program in psychology offers a Master of Science degree. Students may take courses in general-experimental psychology or in applied psychology. Courses in the general-experimental track are appropriate for students preparing for doctoral work at another university. Courses in the applied track are appropriate for students pursuing a terminal Master of Science degree. Following graduation, applied psychology students would normally seek professional employment in community service agencies or in educational settings at all levels. The objectives of the program are to provide academic knowledge, technical skills, and experience under professional supervision for persons interested in entering the field and profession of psychology. Prerequisites Prerequisites would normally be expected to include at least 18 semester hours in psychology, which must include at least one course each in general psychology, statistics, experimental psychology, and human development. Acceptance by the Department of Psychology's Committee on Acceptance and Retention is required. To be admitted in regular status, an applicant ought to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a satisfactory score on the GRE and three letters of recommendation from undergraduate instructors. Course Requirements General-experimental students will complete 33 semester hours. Required courses include: PSYC 515, PSYC 511, (three of the following five) PSYC 513, PSYC 425G, PSYC 516, PSYC 512 or PSYC 538. Students must be involved in research and enrolled for one hour of PSYC 597 during each of their first three semesters. Subsequent to this, at least six hours of thesis, PSYC 599, are required. Students must also take a minimum of 9 hours (3 courses) of Psychology electives. Applied psychology students will complete 42 semester hours. Required courses include: PSYC 515, PSYC 511, PSYC 517, PSYC 533, PSYC 534, PSYC 535, PSYC 536. Students must complete a six hour practicum, PSYC 595, in the last semester of training. A minimum of fifteen hours of electives in Psychology must be taken. PSYC 502, 503, 506, and 509 are not allowed for credit towards the Master of Science degree in psychology.

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