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Program checklist · MA

Psychology, MA (CHSS)

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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Program
Award
MA
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
42.0101
Total credits (published)
3
Credits (computed from items)
199-216
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_2141d44f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Courses

major core · 6 items
  1. PSYC 704
    3
  2. Select one course from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. PSYC 701
    3
  4. PSYC 702
    3
  5. PSYC 703
    3
  6. PSYC 707
    3

Quantitative Methods

2 items
  1. PSYC 642
    4
  2. PSYC 643
    4

Developmental Specialized Content

7 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. PSYC 566
    3
  3. PSYC 615
    3
  4. PSYC 648
    3
  5. PSYC 669
    3
  6. PSYC 780
    3
  7. PSYC 592
    Special Topics
    As published: “Special Topics 1”
    1-6

Other developmental courses chosen with advisor approval

0 items

    Thesis or Practicum/Research Experience

    6 items
    1. Select 4 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. PSYC 798
      1-6
    3. PSYC 799
      Master's Thesis
      As published: “Master's Thesis (minimum of 3 credits)”
      1-6
    4. Select 4 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. PSYC 792
      Psychology Practicum
      As published: “Psychology Practicum (take 3 credits)”
      1-6
    6. PSYC 597
      Directed Reading and Research
      As published: “Directed Reading and Research (take 1 credit)”
      1-6

    Professional Seminar

    3 items
    1. Two credits of 1
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    2. PSYC 890
      1-3
    3. Select 6 credits in consultation with your advisor
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Foundation Courses

    4 items
    1. PSYC 810
      4
    2. PSYC 811
      4
    3. PSYC 822
      3
    4. PSYC 864
      3

    Practicum Courses

    2 items
    1. PSYC 861
      3
    2. PSYC 862
      3

    Advanced Statistics and Research Methods

    3 items
    1. PSYC 644
      3
    2. PSYC 642
      4
    3. PSYC 643
      4

    Specialized Content

    2 items
    1. PSYC 531
      Mammalian Neurobiology
      or: NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy
      3
    2. PSYC 558
      Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory
      or: PSYC 685 Cognitive Neuroscience
      3

    Additional Course

    3 items
    1. Select one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. PSYC 555
      3
    3. PSYC 559
      3

    Quantitative Methods

    2 items
    1. PSYC 642
      4
    2. PSYC 643
      4

    Practicum, Research or Thesis

    5 items
    1. PSYC 792
      6
    2. PSYC 597
      Directed Reading and Research
      or: PSYC 897 Directed Reading and Research
      6
    3. Select 6 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    4. PSYC 798
      1-6
    5. PSYC 799
      Master's Thesis
      As published: “Master's Thesis (minimum of 3 credits)”
      1-6

    Core Course

    major core · 1 item
    1. PSYC 737
      3

    Quantitative Methods

    2 items
    1. PSYC 642
      4
    2. PSYC 643
      4

    Specialized Content

    2 items
    1. PSYC 530
      3
    2. PSYC 645
      3

    Additional Courses

    8 items
    1. Select two courses from the following: 1
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. PSYC 734
      Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition
      As published: “Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition (Topics may include: Python for Psychologists, Eye Tracking, Other topics introduced by the program)”
      3
    3. PSYC 760
      3
    4. PSYC 761
      3
    5. PSYC 762
      3
    6. PSYC 763
      3
    7. PSYC 764
      3
    8. PSYC 768
      Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science
      As published: “Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science (Topics may include: Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention, Individual Differences in Cognition and Performance, Human-Systems Interaction, Affect and Performance, Other topics introduced by the program)”
      3

    Electives

    electives · 1 item
    1. Students complete the 30 credits required for this degree through additional coursework, including courses not listed above, within or outside the department, with prior approval of the graduate advisor.
      Not resolved to a course
      0-7

    Optional Practicum

    2 items
    1. Six credits of
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. PSYC 730
      1-6

    Optional Thesis

    3 items
    1. Select 6 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. PSYC 798
      1-6
    3. PSYC 799
      1-6

    Statistics

    4 items
    1. Select at least 11 credits of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      11
    2. PSYC 642
      4
    3. PSYC 643
      4
    4. PSYC 557
      Psychometric Methods
      or: PSYC 633 Evaluative Research in Psychology
      3

    Survey of Content

    1 item
    1. PSYC 636
      3

    Specialized Content and Optional Thesis

    14 items
    1. Complete 15 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      15
    2. PSYC 626
      3
    3. PSYC 631
      3
    4. PSYC 638
      3
    5. PSYC 640
      3
    6. PSYC 667
      3
    7. PSYC 668
      3
    8. PSYC 703
      3
    9. PSYC 733
      3
    10. PSYC 741
      3
    11. PSYC 742
      3
    12. PSYC 743
      3
    13. PSYC 738
      3
    14. PSYC 739
      3

    Other graduate courses with permission of I/O faculty

    0 items

      Optional Thesis

      0 items

        An optional thesis of 6 credits can be used toward the specialized content requirement.

        0 items

          Students need the chair's approval to register for thesis. Students should be aware of the policies governing theses. They must follow the thesis enrollment policy of the university and once enrolled in PSYC 799 Master's Thesis, maintain continuous enrollment. See Academic Policies.

          2 items
          1. PSYC 798
            1-6
          2. PSYC 799
            Master's Thesis
            As published: “Master's Thesis (at least 3 credits required)”
            1-6

          Professional Development

          3 items
          1. Select at least 3 credits from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. PSYC 730
            1-6
          3. PSYC 892
            Special Topics in Psychology
            As published: “Special Topics in Psychology (when title is IO Learning Series)”
            1-6

          Accelerated Pathway Requirements

          0 items

            Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits)

            5 items
            1. PSYC 531
              Mammalian Neurobiology
              or: NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy
              3
            2. PSYC 558
              Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory
              or: PSYC 685 Cognitive Neuroscience
              3
            3. PSYC 555
              3
            4. PSYC 559
              3
            5. PSYC 592
              Special Topics
              As published: “Special Topics 1”
              1-6

            Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program

            6 items
            1. PSYC 531
              Mammalian Neurobiology
              or: NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy
              3
            2. PSYC 558
              Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory
              or: PSYC 685 Cognitive Neuroscience
              3
            3. PSYC 555
              3
            4. PSYC 559
              3
            5. PSYC 592
              Special Topics
              As published: “Special Topics 1”
              1-6
            6. PSYC 642
              4
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