DEGREE OFFERED
- M.A. in Psychology
- Option: Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology
CAMPUS OPTIONS
Main Campus (Union, NJ)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall: June 30
Spring: December 1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Arts in Psychology, Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology Option is designed for individuals pursuing careers in the helping professions who wish to upgrade their competence in the behavioral sciences. It has particular value to those whose present or prospective work calls for extensive contact with individuals and groups, human relations skills and the understanding and modification of behavior. It is relevant to community, agency, group, personnel and organizational work as well as law enforcement, human resources, education, ministry, nursing and other health, human and social services.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume/CV
- Departmental interview may be required
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants whose native language is not English). Exceptions can be made for students who have completed at least 6 credits of college level English courses from a U.S. institution, or who have submitted SAT or ACT exam scores.
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
- 12 credits in the Behavioral Sciences (at least 6 of which are in Psychology)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 33 credits
- Two semesters advanced thesis seminar
- Comprehensive Examination
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REQUIRED COURSES – 12 CREDITS |
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ID 5015 |
Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences or |
3 credits |
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ID 5020 |
Readings in Behavioral Sciences |
3 credits |
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PSY 5600 |
Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology or |
3 credits |
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PSY 5610 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 5640 |
Analysis of Small Group Process |
3 credits |
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ELECTIVES – 15 CREDITS Five courses selected from the following or other courses in the behavioral sciences |
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Socio-Psychological Processes |
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PSY 5120 |
Social Psychology of Adolescence |
3 credits |
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SOC 5150 |
The Sociology of Community |
3 credits |
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PSY 5170 |
Psychology of Aging |
3 credits |
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PSY 5610 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
3 credits |
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Organizational Behavior |
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PSY 5430 |
Psychological Dimensions of Human Resource Development |
3 credits |
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PSY 5660 |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 5670 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
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PSY 5680 |
Organizational Development |
3 credits |
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COMM 5004 |
Organizational Communication Theory |
3 credits |
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Individual Processes |
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PSY 5420 |
Behavior Modification |
3 credits |
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PSY 5320 |
Learning Theory and Applications |
3 credits |
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PSY 5510 |
Theories of Personality |
3 credits |
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PSY 5540 |
Problems of Individual Behavior |
3 credits |
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REQUIRED COURSES TO BE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM |
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PSY 5530 |
Advanced Abnormal Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 5585 |
Aggression, Violence Risk & Threat Assessment |
3 credits |
TOTAL OF 33 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION |
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| gradadmissions@kean.edu 908.737.7100 |
Program coordinator |
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| Prof. Linda Symanski East Campus, Room 232 T. 908.737.5888 Email: lsymansk@kean.edu |
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