Psychology (M.S.)

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Psychology (M.S.)

Psychology (M.S.)

The graduate program in psychology offers a Master of Science degree in General Psychology.

Coursework is intended to offer advanced education in psychological science and to help students become competitive for admission to doctoral-level training programs in both applied (e.g., clinical, counseling) and experimental (e.g., cognitive, developmental) fields of study in psychology.

The Psychology Master's degree is not intended for students seeking master's-level professional licensure.

The program provides foundational training in core areas of psychology, but also provides students the flexibility to design a sequence of coursework best suited to their future academic and career aspirations.

All students seeking a master's degree in psychology must complete a thesis under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Faculty members have expertise in Clinical, Cognitive, Counseling, Developmental, Educational, Physiological, and Social Psychology, as well as specialties in Behavior Analysis and Health.

Students may elect to complete a practicum experience, which involves training and experience in providing professional psychological services to members of the community. Students must meet prerequisites for practicum and be successfully evaluated before being admitted to the practicum course.

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Exceptional Faculty

Faculty members in psychology engage in vibrant multidisciplinary research that has been acknowledged by scholarly communities at the regional, national, and international levels. They conduct research on clinical, cognitive, counseling, cross-cultural, developmental, educational, physiological, and social psychology, as well as specialties in behavior analysis and health.

State-of-Art Research Labs

Explore your interests and advance your research experience through robust research labs examining health and wellness, sexual violence, and human behavior.

Facilities

Additional support for research and training are offered through the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning and the Psychological Assessment Clinic.

Practicum Training

You may elect to complete a practicum experience, which involves training and experience in providing professional psychological services to members of the community. You’ll build hands-on skills while exploring if a career involving counseling or therapy is right for you.

Application Information

Application Deadlines

All application materials should be submitted by March 1. Students seeking admission to the Psychology program can only be admitted for the fall semester.

Funding

Funding opportunities such as assistantships and fellowships can help pay for your degree while letting you earn valuable experience for your career.

Learn more about funding opportunities and how to apply >>

Contact

For more information about the program and funding availability, please contact:

Dr. Robert Michael, Graduate Coordinator
(robert.michael@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6585

Psychology According to Grad Students and Faculty

Mentorship Connection Inspiration Inclusive

Psychology M.S.

“I love this graduate program because of the professors. They are so supportive in your goals and very understanding of life. Knowing that I have professors who are truly looking out for the best for their students has made it easier to seek out resources and aid when needed and has facilitated collaboration both with my professors and my peers.”

Madeline Jones, psychology M.S. alum

Psychology M.S.

“What I love most about the Psychology masters program here at �鶹��ýL is the connection between faculty and students. You never feel like you are just being lectured to as all the professors in the program are there to facilitate a meaningful and lasting relationship with their students. They make Girard Hall feel like a second home!”

Ashley Fromenthal, psychology M.S. student

Psychology M.S.

“I care deeply about making spaces around me where people can do extraordinary things. One place where I’m fortunate enough to really practice that caring is in the context of mentoring my research lab. The support of the lab means that people are willing to try out new skills or ideas, even at the risk of being wrong.”

Emily Sandoz Ph.D., Professor of Social Sciences

Psychology M.S.

“As a mentor, I constantly question and examine my preconceived assumptions and beliefs about mentees and strive for bias-free mentoring. By actively listening and discerning, I convey my unconditional respect and emphatic care with affirmation, understanding, and acceptance.”

Dr. Hung-Chu Lin Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Careers in Psychology

Alumni Spotlight: Tracy Protti

In my role as a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine, I work as a pain psychologist at the VA hospital in New Orleans, LA. Additionally, I run a private practice, Affective Motion, where I conduct assessments and treat psychological disorders. In behavioral medicine, I collaborate with various medical providers to assess and provide psychological services for patients with chronic pain, offering interventions in both individual and group formats. My responsibilities extend to conducting psychological evaluations for patients planning spinal or other surgeries, identifying psychological factors influencing surgical outcomes and recommending risk reduction strategies. I am actively involved in chronic pain research, exploring psychological factors impacting patients' daily lives and evaluating effective clinical treatments.

I chose �鶹��ýL for my bachelor's and master's because of its familial culture, feeling supported and cared for from my first visit. The campus, students, and staff created an environment that aligned with my values and aspirations.

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Pain Psychologist at the VA hospital in New Orleans

Career Opportunities

Doctoral Student
Child Welfare Manager
Professor
Clinical Psychologist
Research Scientist
Counselor
School Psychologust

Program Requirements

In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements all applicants must submit:

A curriculum vitae (or academic resume)
A personal statement that comments on the applicant's prior psychology-relevant experiences and career goals, and that discusses how the program would help achieve those goals. Applicants are encouraged to name faculty members with whom they would be most interested in working on research projects, and to mention why they think such member(s) would provide appropriate mentorship. An APA-style writing sample is encouraged but not required.
Official GRE scores are not required, but will be accepted as supplementary material. This may be advantageous for students with weaknesses in their application (e.g., low GPA) looking to strengthen their portfolio. The departmental admissions committee will not consider GRE scores when making assistantship decisions.

The M.S. degree program in Psychology requires the completion of 38 hours of graduate-level coursework in psychology. The curriculum includes 20 hours of core courses, 9 hours of extended core courses, and 9 hours of electives. In addition, all students must successfully pass a comprehensive exam, a thesis proposal, and a thesis defense.

Learn more about the M.S. in Psychology curriculum in the .

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Psychology (M.S.)