General Psychology B.A./M.A. 5 Year Program

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NY State Program Code: 36776
HEGIS Code: 2001.00
CIP Code: 42.0101

The BA/MA 5-Year Program in Psychology provides undergraduate students the opportunity to complete the baccalaureate and master’s degrees within five years of study. It is primarily intended for students who would like to 1) accelerate their study in psychology, 2) develop a focus area of study in graduate psychology, 3) increase preparation for further advanced study (e.g., Ph.D.) , and 4) pursue specialized areas of study such as substance abuse counseling or human resource management.

Required Core Courses (15 credits)

MPS (0502) 603 - Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 606 - Research Design Credits: 3 *
MPS (0502) 607 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 656 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3 *
*Note: (0502) 656 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences must be taken prior to (0502) 606 Research Design
MPS (0502) 609 - Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind Credits: 3
or
MPS (0502) 612 - Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory Credits: 3

Elective Courses (21 credits)

In addition to the five required core courses, the M.A. in General Psychology program provides students with the opportunity to choose seven electives (21 credits) from a variety of courses.

MPS (0502) 520 - Eating Disorders Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 602 - Advanced Theory of Personality Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 605 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 609 - Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 611 - Psychology of Groups, Families and Couples Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 612 - Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 615 - The Psychology of Addictions Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 616 - Personality Disorders: Disorders of the Self Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 618 - Trauma Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 619 - Special Topics Credits: 3
-S/T title: Clinical Mindfulness

-S/T title: Intro to Forensic Psychology

-S/T title: Forensic Psychology and Family Law
MPS (0502) 623 - Special Topics Credits: 3
-S/T title: Current Issues in Behavioral Health
MPS (0502) 624 - Special Topics Credits: 3
-S/T title: Juvenile Delinquency
MPS (0502) 625 - Special Topics Credits: 3
-S/T title: Psychopharmacology¹
MPS (0502) 626 - Special Topics Credits: 3
-S/T title: Child Custody Forensic Evaluations

-S/T title: Forensic Assessment
MPS (0502) 627 - Clinical Interventions Workshop Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 628 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood Credits: 3
MPS (0502) 636 - Assessment and Evaluation of Substance Abuse Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 637 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 638 - Theories and Practice of Substance Abuse Counseling Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 639 - Advanced Topics in Substance Abuse Counseling Credits: 3 ¹
MPS (0502) 666 - The Criminal Mind Credits: 3
¹ Required for Concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Required Course Scheduling

M.A. General Psychology (36 credits)

Fall 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

MPS (0502) 607 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3 (required core course)
MPS (0502) 656 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3 (required core course)

Spring 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

MPS (0502) 603 - Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis Credits: 3 (required core course)
MPS (0502) 606 - Research Design Credits: 3 (required core course)

Summer (12 credits)

Four electives (3 credits each)

Fall 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

MPS (0502) 609 - Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind Credits: 3
or
MPS (0502) 612 - Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory Credits: 3
Note: MPS (0502) 609 Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind and MPS (0502) 612 Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory are required core courses.
Three electives (3 credits each)

M.A. General Psychology, Concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling (39 credits)

M.A. General Psychology, Concentration in Human Resource Management (36 credits)

Fall 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

MPS (0502) 607 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3 (required core course)
MPS (0502) 656 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3 (required core course)

Spring 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

MPS (0502) 603 - Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis Credits: 3 (required core course)
MPS (0502) 606 - Research Design Credits: 3 (required core course)

Fall 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

MPS (0502) 609 - Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind Credits: 3
or
MPS (0502) 612 - Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory Credits: 3
Note: MPS (0502) 609 Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind and MPS (0502) 612 Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory are required core courses.
HRM (0208) 764 - Selecting for Organizational Excellence Credits: 3
HRM (0208) 765 - Developing World Class Human Resources Credits: 3
MGT (0210) 561 - Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior Credits: 3

Spring 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

HRM (0208) 766 - Performance Appraisal And Compensation Administration Credits: 3
HRM (0208) 767 - Training and Career Development Credits: 3
Two Psychology electives (3 credits each)

General Psychology B.A./M.A. 5 Year Program

Required Core Courses (15 credits)

Elective Courses (21 credits)

Required Course Scheduling

M.A. General Psychology (36 credits)

Fall 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Spring 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Summer (12 credits)

Fall 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

M.A. General Psychology, Concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling (39 credits)

Fall 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Spring 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Summer (12 credits)

Fall 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

Intersession (3 credits)

M.A. General Psychology, Concentration in Human Resource Management (36 credits)

Fall 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Spring 1 - Senior Year (6 credits)

Fall 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)

Spring 2 - Fifth Year (12 credits)