Psychology M.A.

Degree: Master of Arts
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/psychology/grad/psychology/

Chair, Department of Psychology: Dr. Kerri Goodwin
Phone: 410-704-3202
Email: kgoodwin@towson.edu

The Master of Arts in Psychology has four concentrations:

Each concentration is described in detail on its own page, including its specific objectives and requirements. All listed prerequisite courses are at the undergraduate level.

Please note that only one Master's degree in Psychology can be awarded. Students who have already earned an M.A. in Psychology at Towson University are not eligible for admission to a different concentration.

The faculty in the Department of Psychology recognizes a special responsibility to the profession of psychology to ensure that all graduates of the program demonstrate attitudes and behavior consistent with professional standards. Faculty within the relevant specialization may recommend remedial or disciplinary action to the program director in response to behaviors such as dishonesty, unethical conduct, or other conduct deemed by the faculty as counterproductive to the field of psychology. Students retain the right to appeal any action in accordance to the procedures outlined in this catalog.

Students who complete one of the Master of Arts in Psychology concentrations are prepared to enter a variety of professional roles, as well as pursue post-master’s and doctoral studies.

  1. Employ research methods appropriate to the discipline;
  2. Demonstrate basic discipline-specific skills and competencies;
  3. Demonstrate competency in acquiring and processing information in the search for understanding.