Program Overview

Master of Arts in Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology is offered with a concentration in Affect, Social and Cognitive, Clinical Psychology, or Developmental Psychology.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a master's degree, students must complete at least 28 credits of the 45 minimum number of credits in content coursework, which excludes Independent Study and Independent Research credits. The minimum number of credits required for the degree is 45.

Non-Coursework Requirements

• Master's research paper or thesis
• Oral defense

Coursework Requirements

The MA in Psychology is either an interim MA for students enrolled in the PhD in Psychology or a terminal degree for students earning a Bachelor's degree from DU enrolled in the dual degree MA program.