Psychology, Applied Psychology, Quantitative Methods Specialization, M.S.

(SIMS Code: 778311) (SIMS Code: 778314)

In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 units (36-38 units for the Master of Science degree). Only classified graduate students are permitted to enroll in any 600-numbered (or higher) courses in psychology. The departmental graduate adviser must approve all programs of study except the Master of Science in clinical psychology. For the Master of Science in clinical psychology, departmental approval is provided by the program director of the joint doctoral program.

PSY 670A -PSY 670B or PSY 770A -PSY 770B are required in all master’s degree programs in the Department of Psychology. In addition, for all degrees other than the Master of Science in clinical psychology, PSY 600 - Research Orientation , PSY 799A - Thesis , PSY 797- Research , and an oral examination on the thesis are also required.

Advancement to Candidacy

The student must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in Requirements for Master’s Degrees. Having obtained three grades of C or lower in graduate courses automatically precludes advancement to candidacy. In addition, students must have an approved thesis proposal prior to advancement to candidacy.

Quantitative Methods Specialization

The specialization in quantitative methods prepares students to properly implement and interpret the results of data analyses common to psychology. The program prepares students to enter into a doctorate program in quantitative psychology or secure non-academic industry positions specializing in analysis of behavioral data. Of the nine units of graduate electives required, at least six must be selected from psychology; three units of graduate electives should be from other departments with prior approval of the master’s program adviser. Specific requirements for students selecting the Quantitative Methods specialization (SIMS Code: 778314) are: A minimum of 38 units, 32 of which must be completed in psychology, to include

PSY 670A - Advanced Statistics in Psychology Units: 3
PSY 670B - Advanced Statistics in Psychology Units: 3
or
PSY 770A - Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Behavioral Research Units: 3
PSY 770B - Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Behavioral Research Units: 3
But not both.
PSY 600 - Research Orientation Units: 1 (2)
PSY 610 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology Units: 3
or
PSY 630 - Seminar in Organizational Research and Ethics Units: 3
But not both.
PSY 675 - Seminar in Psychological Measurement Units: 3
PSY 775 - Multivariate Statistics in Psychology Units: 3
PSY 776 - Multilevel Modeling for Psychological Research Units: 3
PSY 792 - Internship in Applied Psychology Units: 3 (3 units required)
PSY 797 - Research Units: 1-3 (3 units required)
PSY 799A - Thesis Units: 3