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The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Psychology Department in New York City offers a 36 graduate hour Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology. The program includes 18 hours of required courses on basic psychology principles and 18 hours of elective courses. The purpose of this program is to provide graduate students with a general, academic foundation in the field of psychology, with the intention to fill a gap in the training and changing professional preparation in human service organizations. It is also designed for those who seek greater understanding of the various behaviors which characterize the corporate environment, and for those who may eventually seek to further their study at the doctorate level. A variety of required and elective courses are available that provide students with the skills and resources that are necessary to examine and understand the broader context of a person's life that may include family, schools, work groups, and other significant systems. The required coursework focuses on psychological foundation areas, including child development, community psychology, human learning, personality theories, research design and statistics, and social psychology. Those enrolled may decide to focus on social/organizational psychology or critical thinking. Courses in advanced research, multi-cultural issues, developmental disabilities, program evaluation and community mental health are also offered. The courses offered are not only for students who are interested in the field of psychology, but also for those in many other fields (e.g., business administration, education, public administration, and nursing.) The program can be completed in one and a half years of full-time study. All classes are offered in lower Manhattan in late-afternoons and evenings.
Admission
to the M.A. program is competitive and open to qualified holders of bachelor's
degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants must take the General Test of
the Graduate Record Examinations. Evaluation of applicants for admission is
based on interest in the master's degree offering, a bachelor's degree from an
accredited institution of higher education, GRE scores, letters of
recommendation, a personal statement, and potential for success. Candidates are
expected to have at least 12 hours of undergraduate psychology course
prerequisites, which may include but not restricted to general psychology,
developmental psychology, statistics, and learning theory. Pace University participates under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with disabilities must notify the Coordinator of Disabled Students, prior to matriculation, regarding possible educational modifications.
Courses: Candidates are expected to have at least 12 hours of undergraduate course requisites, including courses in general psychology, developmental psychology, statistics, and learning theories. Scores/GPAs: Entries appear in this order: required test or GPA, minimum score (if required), median score of students entering in 1997 (if available). Master's Program: GRE-V no minimum stated; GRE-Q no minimum stated; GRE-V+Q, no minimum stated; GRE-Subject (Psych) no minimum stated. Other Criteria: (importance of criteria rated low, medium, or high): Research experience low, work experience medium, extracurricular activity low, clinically related public service medium, letters of recommendation high, interview high, statement of goals and objectives high.
New students accepted for admission should refer to the registration dates for new students listed in the Pace University Class Schedule. New students should contact the Psychology Department for course advisement prior to registration. Graduate students who are in continuous attendance for the Fall and Spring semesters must consult with and have their registration forms approved by their faculty advisors prior to registration each semester. Procedural instructions for completing registration and payment of tuition charges for each semester are forwarded to all students each term, along with deadlines for registration.
Matriculated Master's students may maintain matriculation in the program during a temporary absence from classes by submitting payment of a matriculation fee for each semester not in attendance (not including summer sessions). Requests to maintain matriculation must be made within the first four weeks of the semester. The matriculation fee entitles the students to use the library facilities of the University and to take advantage of the early mail registration for the subsequent term. Resuming master's students who have not been in attendance for one or more semesters (not including summer sessions) and have not maintained matriculation must apply to the Graduate Registrar's Office at least two months before the opening of the semester in which studies are to be resumed. After written notification has been issued for approval to re-enroll, the resuming student will be given instructions for registration.
In the event a student needs to discontinue graduate study for a period of time, a leave of absence may be applied for. Leaves are submitted to the Director of Graduate Psychology Programs for approval and may be granted for up to two calendar years.
Students in the M.A. in Psychology program may be allowed up to a maximum of 6 graduate credits for transfer purposes. Transfer credit is based on comparability of courses, and each course is evaluated individually by faculty members. All applications for transfer credit must be submitted no later than October 31st of the first year in which students enter the program.
Students must maintain at least a "B" (3.00) average in the M.A. Program. Students whose averages fall below a "B" are referred to the M.A. Committee or the Psychology Department Scholastic Standing Committee and may be dismissed or allowed a period of one semester to restore their standing to a "B" average. Failure to do so in one semester will constitute sufficient reason for dismissal from the M.A. Program. Two grades below "B", a grade of "F" in any course, or failure to complete the program within five years is grounds for dismissal from the program. Furthermore, students engaged in unethical or unprofessional practices may be dismissed.
Satisfactory completion of program requirements is determined by an ongoing evaluation process based on grades in courses, and reports and observations by faculty of the student's academic performance.
Students entering the M.A. Program have a maximum of five years to complete the program.
For more information about the M.A. in Psychology program, contact:
M.A. in Psychology
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