Program: Psychology, MS (PSGE) - Abilene Christian University

2022-2023 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 02, 2025

The Master of Science degree in Psychology is a 36-hour program for students desiring to obtain a graduate level degree that provides an academic knowledge of psychology rather than one that emphasizes the practitioner orientation of clinical, counseling or school psychology. This degree prepares students for further graduate study in a variety of areas of psychology.

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Major Requirements

Psychology Core Courses

PSYC 612 - Clinical Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 650 - Ethics and Issues in Professional Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 657 - Multivariate Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Thesis Option

Electives

21 hours of electives, 12 of which may be completed outside the department. (Must be approved by graduate advisor or department chair. No more than 3 hours of practicum may count toward degree.)

Thesis

PSYC 699 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 6

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Non-Thesis Option

Electives

27 hours of electives, 12 of which may be completed outside the department. (Must be approved by graduate advisor or department chair. No more than 3 hours of practicum may count toward degree.)

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 36

Other Graduation Requirements

Comprehensive Exam for Non-Thesis Option