ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
2006–2007 Graduate Catalog

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Applied Psychology

Master’s Program
480/727-1515
SUTON Third Floor

Roger W. Schvaneveldt, Faculty Head

Professors

Cooke, Schvaneveldt

Assistant Professors

Becker, Gray

The faculty in the Applied Psychology program at the Polytechnic campus offer a graduate program leading to the MS degree in Applied Psychology.

Admission

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Studies, the Applied Psychology program requires

  1. 1. an undergraduate degree (not necessarily in psychology) from a regionally accredited educational institution (minimum 3.00 GPA);
  2. 2. GRE scores on the verbal and quantitative tests;
  3. 3. three letters of recommendation;
  4. 4. a personal statement that includes background, interests, qualifications, and goals; and
  5. 5. TOEFL scores for applicants who are not native English speakers.
Requirements

The MS degree requires the completion of 32 semester hours with grades of “B” (3.00) or higher. The requirements are shown in the following table:

   PSY 531 Multiple Regression in Psychological Research (3)

E PSY 560 Advances in Theoretical Psychology (3)

E PSY 561 Methods in Applied Psychology (3)

E PSY 562 Advanced Human Factors (3)

   PSY 592 Research (6)

E PSY 594 Conference and Workshop (two semesters) (2)

Elective: seminar, special topics, etc. (6)

Thesis or applied project* (6)

* Students writing a thesis may count a maximum of six semester hours of 599 Thesis credit toward the minimum requirements for their degree.

The PSY 594 credits require attending departmental colloquia and special presentations on research, applications, and professional issues. Students have the option of completing a thesis or an applied project to develop and demonstrate professional knowledge and skills.

Students who plan to go on to a doctoral program are encouraged to complete a thesis. Work on the thesis will continue for at least a calendar year under faculty supervision. The first three credits will be devoted to developing an idea and preparing a proposal for approval by a faculty committee. The next three credits will allow for preparing the details of research design and data collection for the thesis (materials, computer programs, experimental text beds, questionnaires, etc.). The final six credits will be devoted to collecting and analyzing data and writing and revising the thesis under the direction of the advisor. Students will defend the thesis in an oral exam.

Students selecting the applied project option will, under the guidance of an advisor, allocate the 12 semester hours to a combination of research, practicum, project activities, and report writing appropriate to the goals of the student and the program and the availability of practicum or internship opportunities. In all cases, the project will culminate in a substantial written report followed by a comprehensive oral examination covering the project and other materials from required courses.

Courses

Psychology (Science and Mathematics) (PSY)


Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

 

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