Suggested Plan of StudyEffective spring semester 2006, the M.A. program has suspended admissions indefinitely. Future updates about the program will be posted on the departmental home page at http://cas.umkc.edu/psyc.
Concentration in Quantitative Methods/Research DesignThe Quantitative Methods/Research Design concentration is designed for students who seek rigorous training in research design and statistical analysis. Acquiring skills in these areas will prepare students for additional graduate training as well as for immediate application in a work setting. Quantitatively skilled professionals are employed in a variety of settings including: university departments such as psychology, marketing, management, education, medical and biological research programs, personnel management programs, government, industry, market research firms, large-scale mental testing corporations, software development companies and consulting firms.One key component of training is six credit hours of research and thesis (thesis option) or directed research (non-thesis option) in which students will, under the direct supervision of faculty, apply the skills they have learned in the classroom to real-world problems and research questions. With the support of their faculty mentor, students in the non-thesis option can collaborate with other professionals outside of the department.
Quantitative Methods/Research DesignThesis Option: Hours PSYCH 5516 Advanced Quantitative Methods 3 PSYCH 5517 Multiple Regression and Multivariate Analysis 3 PSYCH 5538 Development and Evaluation of Assessment Tools 3 PSYCH 5601 Experimental Methods in Design and Analysis I 3 PSYCH 5625 Health Research Methods: Intro. to Epidemiology & Clinical Trials 3 PSYCH 5599 Research and Thesis 6 Psychology Elective* 3 Electives** 6 Total 30 Non-Thesis Option: Hours PSYCH 5516 Advanced Quantitative Methods 3 PSYCH 5517 Multiple Regression and Multivariate Analysis 3 PSYCH 5538 Development and Evaluation of Assessment Tools 3 PSYCH 5601 Experimental Methods in Design and Analysis I 3 PSYCH 5625 Health Research Methods: Intro. to Epidemiology & Clinical Trials 3 PSYCH 5590 Directed Research 6 Psychology Electives* 9 Electives** 6 Total 36* Psychology electives must be 5500 level or above, unless prior written approval is obtained from your psychology adviser and the course instructor. Documentation of completion of additional work in undergraduate courses must be filed with the department in order to obtain graduate credit. ** Courses at the 5500 level or above from other UMKC departments may be used to fulfill these requirements; however, prior written approval from your psychology adviser is required.
Concentration in Health PsychologyThe Health Psychology concentration offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the impact of behavioral, biological, cognitive, environmental and social variables on mental and physical health. Drawing on the research strengths of our faculty, the concentration is particularly appropriate for students who need advanced work to strengthen their profiles in preparation for application to Ph.D. programs, or for those who wish to explore graduate-level work before making a commitment to Ph.D. training. Students take core classes in the major areas of Health Psychology and can develop expertise in a chosen area via additional course selections and research.Potential applicants should be aware that the Psychology M.A. is not designed to prepare students for professional practice as a psychologist. Further, completion of an M.A. in Health Psychology is not adequate preparation for either the practice of psychology or use of the term “psychologist,” both of which are regulated by state statute. Students interested in the practice of psychology should consider the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program described under the Department of Psychology listing. Health PsychologyThesis Option: Hours PSYCH 5516 Advanced Quantitative Methods 3 PSYCH 5517 Multiple Regression and Multivariate Analysis 3 PSYCH 5601 Experimental Methods in Design and Analysis I 3 PSYCH 5625 Health Research Methods: Intro. to Epidemiology & Clinical Trials 3 PSYCH 5631 Theoretical Foundations of Health Psychology 3 PSYCH 5599 Research and Thesis 6 Psychology Elective (Select one) PSYCH 5504 Contemporary Issues in Learning 3 PSYCH 5505 Motivation 3 PSYCH 5507 Cognitive Psychology 3 PSYCH 5518 Advanced Biopsychology 3 PSYCH 5538 Development and Evaluation of Assessment Tools 3 PSYCH 5612 Program Evaluation and Research Dissemination 3 Psychology Elective (Select one) PSYCH 5512 Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology 3 PSYCH 5522 Contemporary Issues in Developmental Psychology 3 PSYCH 5523 Seminar Personality Theory and Methodology 3 PSYCH 5533 Psychopathology 3 PSYCH 5638 Seminar in Health Care Leadership 3 Psychology Elective* 3 Total 30 Non-Thesis Option: Hours PSYCH 5516 Advanced Quantitative Methods 3 PSYCH 5517 Multiple Regression and Multivariate Analysis 3 PSYCH 5601 Experimental Methods in Design and Analysis I 3 PSYCH 5625 Health Research Methods: Intro. to Epidemiology & Clinical Trials 3 PSYCH 5631 Theoretical Foundations of Health Psychology 3 PSYCH 5590 Directed Research 6 Psychology Elective (Select one) PSYCH 5504 Contemporary Issues in Learning 3 PSYCH 5505 Motivation 3 PSYCH 5507 Cognitive Psychology 3 PSYCH 5518 Advanced Biopsychology 3 PSYCH 5538 Development and Evaluation of Assessment Tools 3 PSYCH 5612 Program Evaluation and Research Dissemination 3 Psychology Elective (Select one) PSYCH 5512 Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology 3 PSYCH 5522 Contemporary Issues in Developmental Psychology 3 PSYCH 5523 Seminar Personality Theory and Methodology 3 PSYCH 5533 Psychopathology 3 PSYCH 5638 Seminar in Health Care Leadership 3 Psychology Elective* 3 Electives** 6 Total 36* Psychology electives must be 5500 level or above, unless prior written approval is obtained from your psychology adviser and the course instructor. Documentation of completion of additional work in undergraduate courses must be filed with the department in order to obtain graduate credit. ** Courses at the 5500 level or above from other UMKC departments may be used to fulfill these requirements; however, prior written approval from your psychology adviser is required.
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