Graduate students at San Francisco State University can choose from several master's-level concentrations in psychology. The developmental psychology program includes coursework in writing for psychology journals, the psychology of language, research methods and experimental design. A concentration in psychological research trains students in how to conduct and carry out research and experiments by way of courses in research methods and experimental design. Students interested in social psychology study trends and issues in the field, along with ethics and professional responsibilities.
Graduates of the clinical psychology master's program are prepared to become licensed as marital and family therapists in the state of California. The industrial/organization psychology concentration includes courses in research, computer analysis, and several seminars. Aspiring school psychologists study cognitive development, diversity and counseling theories. All master's degree programs require completion of a master's thesis.
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
415-338-1111
sfsu.edu
The master of arts in psychology at Boston University is designed for students who wish to pursue a broad study of the discipline. Eight courses must be completed. Three of the eight courses--independent study, quantitative methods and a proseminar--are required. Graduates of the master's program can continue on to a doctoral program or find jobs as mental health workers, trainers or researchers. Applicants to the program do not need to have an undergraduate degree in psychology.
Boston University
Department of Psychology
64 Cummington Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-2580
bu.edu
American University offers a master of arts program in psychology with concentrations in general, personality/social or biological/experimental psychology. Students take courses in clinical theory and practice, and they may carry out research experiments. The master's degree prepares graduates to work in research or go on to doctoral programs in psychology. Students can focus their studies on topics, including eating disorders, addiction, stress and memory. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-885-1000
american.edu
The master of applied positive psychology, or MAPP, program at the University of Pennsylvania teaches students how to apply the theories of positive psychology in the workplace. The degree is also suitable for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. The MAPP program consists of nine courses and can be completed in about one year. The curriculum includes classes in research methods, positive interventions and an independent research project. The degree is designed to be completed through a combination of classroom learning and distance learning.
University of Pennsylvania
College of Liberal and Professional Studies
3440 Market Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335
215-798-7326
sas.upenn.edu