Advanced Social Psychology
In this course, you’ll focus on theory and research concerning interpersonal perception, decision making, attitude formation, group processes, social motivation and interaction processes.
Degree pathways
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1 year of OPT (On Campus option)
Tuition cost and Credit Transfer
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Program description
Psychology, MS
This program is available in two distinct formats to match different student goals. The campus immersion track offers hands-on research training through faculty mentorship, covering research methods, statistical analysis, and data collection, and culminates in a thesis, applied project, or behavioral data science capstone — an ideal path for students aiming toward doctoral study or research careers.
The Master of Science in Psychology's digital immersion, or online, option instead emphasizes psychological theory and its practical applications, with coursework exploring human behavior, cognition, and emotion that culminates in a capstone course. Both formats offer electives in areas such as cognitive psychology, neuroscience, health psychology, and social psychology, though the program is not intended to prepare students for clinical practice.
Curriculum
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
In this course, you’ll acquire a working knowledge of the major theories, research methods and empirical findings within the rapidly growing field of cross-cultural psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring the utility and limitations of using social psychological science to understand mental health and real-world social behaviors across cultural contexts.
Professional Issues in Psychology
In this course, you’ll be introduced to various aspects of the professional roles of psychology and the ethical standards of the profession.
Admissions
Admission requirements
Program requirements
For admission requirements, refer to the academic unit program page. Some programs have additional requirements — check with your local Enrollment Advisor for details.
Psychology, MS, MS →Transfer applicants
International graduate and undergraduate transfer applicants should review ASU's international transfer guidance before applying.
https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →Key admission dates & deadlines
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Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Further graduate training is required for clinical licensure in most U.S. states, so this master's degree alone does not prepare students for clinical practice or licensure as a psychologist. Instead, the program is designed as a stepping stone to further clinically oriented programs, while also preparing graduates for a range of applied roles that draw on research, data analysis, and human-services skills.
Career examples include
Community Health Worker
Health Data Analyst
Health Educator
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist
Medical and Health Services Manager
Mental Health Counselor
Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary
Social and Community Service Manager
Social and Human Services Assistant
Social Science Researcher or Research Assistant
User Experience Researcher
The school
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences combines the close personal connections of a small college with the opportunities and research excellence of a top-tier university on ASU's West Valley campus, with some programs also offered online.
The college is organized into four schools: Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Interdisciplinary Forensics; and Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experience (NCUIRE) provides mentorship and real-world research.
Distinctive degrees include digital forensics, disability studies, environmental science, forensic science, pharmacology and toxicology, and social justice and human rights.
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