Student Learning Outcomes

Master of Arts Program in Health Psychology

1. Apply theoretical principles from psychology to the development of prevention interventions aimed at a range of health-related problems.
2. Summarize and critique the psychology literature, particularly within the field of health psychology.
3. Design empirical studies which allow for the testing of a health psychology hypothesis.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques that are used within the field of health psychology.
5. Communicate both orally and in writing at a level that is appropriate for professionals in either the applied or academic health psychology field.

Master of Arts Program in Quantative Psychology

1. Summarize and critique the psychology literature, particularly within their chosen area of specialization.
2. Demonstrate their understanding of the range of experimental and non-experimental research designs used in psychological research.
3. Develop research instruments and demonstrate their psychometric properties.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques that are used in psychology.
5. Communicate both orally and in writing at a level that is appropriate for professionals in either their chosen area of area of concentration.