General Psychology - Institute for the Psychological Sciences

General Psychology from Institute for the Psychological Sciences is a Campus Master Personality Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. The IPS Master of Science (M.S.) in General Psychology reflects a thorough education and training in the science of psychology, including how a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage, and family life provides a foundation for, and can be integrated with, psychological studies. The program requires forty-eight (48) credit hours of course work, a non-credit course in library information use and research, and one elective. Students must also complete a thesis prior to graduation. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Master of Science in General Psychology degree program are to help students: Obtain a rigorous knowledge of and appreciation for the methods and theoretical perspectives of the science of psychology and the contributions of these perspectives to our understanding of the human person; Develop a sophisticated understanding of Catholic Christian anthropology of the person and its implications for the science and practice of psychology; Acquire knowledge of major basic psychological science content areas existing within the field of psychology Acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to pursue careers in psychology-related fields or to continue their doctoral studies in psychology. Students should also be aware that career opportunities in the field of psychology for individuals with a master?s degree may be limited and may require a doctoral level degree for specific jobs. View more details on Institute for the Psychological Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Personality Psychology courses.