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Requirements
Requirements for a General Masters
- 30 graduate credits plus M.A. thesis or 36 graduate credits without an M.A. thesis
- 3.0 GPA overall
- Satisfactory performance on the general MA Comprehensive Examination
Required Courses
- 700: History of Psychology
- 701: Advanced Experimental Psych I
- 705: Statistical Methods
All course information can be viewed here.
Elective Courses
A selection of courses that when added to the required course credits equals a total of 30 with thesis or 36 (without thesis) credits. Electives can be ANY graduate level course in psychology and must include at least one course from Group A and one from Group B below. The remaining electives can include more courses from either of these lists, or any of the graduate (700 level) psychology courses you see on CUNYfirst.
| Group A Electives | Group B Electives |
| Cognition: 738 Learning: 730, 730.07, 731, 732, 737 Motivation: 745 Perception: 735 Behavioral Neuroscience: 708.4, 710, 711 Basic Neuroscience: 708.1, 708.2, 708.3 |
Behavioral Science and Business: 754 Developmental: 720, 720.1, 720.2, 721 Developmental Disabilities: 720.01, 720.02 Personality: 740, 741, 743, 743.1: Psychometrics: 760, 761, 764, 774 Psychopathology: 755, 756 Sex and Gender: 753 |
Capstone Experiences
Two methods are available to students to serve as capstone experiences. Each of these can demonstrate the success of the student in the program.
The Exam: The first method is passing a comprehensive multiple choice exam designed and approved by the MA Advisory Committee. This examination covers subject matter derived from the three required Master’s courses and is required of all students unless their GPA exceeds 3.7 in which case they can be exempt from the exam and instead complete the Master’s thesis as their capstone experience.
The Thesis: The Master’s thesis is conducted in lieu of 6 course credits in an area of Psychology approved by the student’s MA Advisor and is evaluated by a three-person faculty committee.