Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) Online

In this course, students will analyze how organizations can be designed to enhance organizational efficiency and quality of life for employees. Topics covered include the history of industrial/organizational psychology, job analysis, training and development and organizational change.

This course is designed to introduce students to quantitative research methods and statistics. Students will identify problems, analyze problems, and develop potential solutions specific to their program of study through the application of appropriate research methodologies. In this process, students will research concepts and considerations when designing and conducting social science research.

In this course, students will apply enhanced perception skills and processes associated with advanced critical thinking in experiential based problem-solving situations.

In this course, students will utilize evidence-based practices to analyze specific issues related to a contemporary organization.

This course will cover how individuals come to make judgments and decisions in various contexts. Students will be asked to consider how emotions, cognitive processes, social environments and other factors all influence how individuals reason and decide.

In this course, students will review the tools needed to examine group behavior in organizations. Students will utilize these tools to develop strategies for organizational health and effectiveness.

Students will discuss how societal factors, such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender and ability status influence human behavior. Students will read selected research articles and will discuss relevant case studies.

This course will cover how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health. An emphasis will be placed on promoting behaviors associated with good health and effectively coping with stress and illness.

In this course, students will review group and individual motivating factors and analyze motivational theories and their applicability to the modern organization and workforce.

This course will cover how the environment influences human behavior. Students will read selected research articles that consider how the individual is both influenced by and influences the social environment.

Students will read selected research articles that discuss contemporary issues within the field of psychology. Students will discuss case studies and will examine how ethics influence decision making.

This course will take an advanced look at psychological symptoms and disorders. Students will consider the factors that influence assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Students will engage with current theory and research that influence practice.

This course will cover human cognitive processes. Students will read selected research articles that investigate key aspects of cognition, including learning, memory, sensation and perception, attention and language.

This course will cover the biological processes that influence behaviors. This will include an advanced exploration of the anatomical structures and physiological processes.

This course will cover developmental stages across the lifespan. Students will read selected research articles that consider how cognitive, biological and social factors influence development.

In this course, students will examine the psychological and social processes inherent in the leader follower relationship. Students will also analyze leader/follower dynamics and provide recommendations for improved relationships in pursuit of organizational goals.

Students will be expected to complete a thesis project that is relevant to their individual interests and career goals. This project will demonstrate that the student has developed scientific mindedness, the ability to make sound research decisions in developing their research study and interpreting the results. Students must also effectively communicate their research in both written and oral form.