Master of Arts in Psychology


Department


Department of Psychology

College


Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Overview of the program


Our Master of Arts in Psychology degree program is designed to provide students with the core training in psychology that would enable them to successfully enter a Ph.D. program as a third year graduate student. The generalist training offered by our program is equally suited for those interested in basic or applied areas of psychology. In addition, an Industrial/Organizational track is being planned for the future.

Strengths of the program


The program has a strong research emphasis and offers core courses in psychology that are often easily transferred to a doctoral program. The Department of Psychology faculty are currently pursuing research in the following areas:

  • Eating disorders
  • Social and group processes
  • Distinctiveness and memory
  • Evolutionary psychology
  • Parenting styles
  • Child Development
  • Violence exposure effects on children
  • Industrial / Organizational Psychology


Preparing for a job in the program


Students desiring a career as a psychologist will need to complete a doctoral degree in addition to a master's degree. Southeastern's Master of Arts in Psychology degree program prepares graduates for successful entry to a Ph.D. program. In addition, the program prepares students for various positions in the mental health or related fields that require a master's degree.

Starting Salaries after completing the program (estimates only)


Most master's graduates go on to doctoral studies; when they complete the doctoral program, they can expect salaries in the mid-fifties. Students entering the job market at the master's level can expect an average starting salary in the mid-thirties.

Campus organizations and activities affiliated with the program


Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology



Related fields that might interest you


  • Counseling
  • Human development


How do I know this is the degree for me?
Common Strengths and interests of students in the program


Helpful qualities for our MA students include:

  • An appreciation of a scientific approach to psychology
  • A desire to conduct psychological research
  • Plans to eventually obtain a doctoral degree


Contact Information


Paula Varnado-Sullivan, Ph.D.; Graduate Coordinator 

Department of Psychology
SLU Box 10831
Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus: Southeastern Hall, Rm. 221 
Telephone: 985-549-5535
pvarnado@selu.edu


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