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RCST SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN psychology

 

 

 

 

 

RCST School of Social Sciences (SOSS) is an interdisciplinary academic-professional division that contains a cluster of career-focused education. The study of Social Sciences bears a set of academic disciplines having in common the study of the human, and social interactions between individuals, groups and their environments.

 

SHSS Master degree programs in Psychology is designed as progression studies after the Bachelor programs. Students at the Master and Postgraduate programs in Psychology will gain a wider and broader understanding of the deeper and professional aspects of psychology, as well as its applications. The graduate programs will provides students with broad-based research training programme in psychology, covering theory and methods in core domains of psychology reflecting particular research strengths within the department.

 

SHSS graduate programs in Psychology will empowers graduates to become Psychology Generalists capable of applying analytical decisions to real-life situations affecting people and organization. Highly experience and busy working professionals eager to advance their knowledge in Psychology careers will appreciate the advanced learning aspects of the Master or Postgraduate Diploma programs in Psychology

 

Career Prospects IN PSYCHOLOGY

 Master degree in Psychology from RCST School of Humanities and Social Sciences will prepare graduates for exciting and challenging careers such as:

 

General Psychologist

  Civil Service Administration

  Academic Counsellor / Mentor

 Marriage Therapist or Psychotherapist

  Human Resource Coordinator

 Psychology Advisor for Police Department

  Journalist and Staff Writer

 Psychology Advisor for Immigration / Customs

 

Program Structure and Content

 The structure for Master of Science in Psychology program will enable students to receive theory and practical knowledge about psychology and its elements. The recommended courses of studies for the Master of Science in Psychology, and Master of Arts in Psychology are outline below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

 

 

  

EDUCATION PROGRAMS  

 

Accelerated Bachelor of Education (edb)

 

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS MANAGEMENT

 

Master of Education LeadershiP (edM)

 

MASTER OF CREATIVE ARTS MANAGEMENT

  

Doctor of Education Leadership (EdD)

  

SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMS

 

Accelerated Bachelor of Psychology (BSP)

 

Master of ARTS in Psychology (MSP)

 

Master of Positive Psychology (RESEARCH)

 

Doctor of Science in Psychology (RESEARCH)

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henry (2012 Graduate), BS Public Administration

 

 

 

 

    required COURSES for:  MASTER oF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

MPSY510

Neuro Psychology

 

MPSY610

Life Span Human Development

MPSY511

Research in Mental Abilities

 

MPSY611

Experimental Designs Theory

MPSY512

Cognitive Psychology

 

MPSY612

Counselling Principles and Application

MPSY513

Sexuality and Social Control

 

MPSY613

Leadership Theories & Concept

MPSY514

Psychometrics Theory

 

MPSY614

Organizational Psychology

MPSY515

Psychological Testing

 

MPSY615

Organizational Behaviour

MPSY516

Cognitive Psychology

 

MPSY616

Management Information Systems

MPSY517

Psychological Psychology

 

MPSY620

Master Thesis / Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Thesis - Research Fields:  

Below listed Research Areas are supported by The SHSS School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Student will decide the Topics and Titles of the Research within the listed fields of studies:

   

Clinical Psychology

Health Psychology

Education Psychology

Human Behavioral Development

 Child and Adolescent Psychology 

 Psychology of counseling and guidance

  Social and Intercultural Psychology

 

 

Program Study Stages:  

Stage-1:  Core Courses (Mandatory Courses). 

Stage-2:  Electives Courses. 

Stage-3:  Write Master Thesis / Project

 

Degree Majors - Concentration

Master degree in Pyschology can be completed with an emphasis in specific major(s) chosen by the student, e.g: General Psychology, Human Behaviour Science etc. The chosen major will be subject base for the Bachelor Thesis and Project

 

Master Degree Requirements

 Master of Science or Master of Arts in Psychology requires successful completion of 13 Graduate-Level Courses, with minimum 100 ECTS-Credits (European Credits Transfer System) above the Bachelor degree (including applicable Transferred Credits). Student performance will be measure against acceptable overall academic achievements.  The Total Cumulative Credits required for graduation can be achieved through the combination of Learning Groups listed below:

●  Graduate-Level Core Courses

  Professional Elective Courses

●  Approved Transfer Credits

  Master Thesis - Project

 

 

 Additional Information FOR THE PROGRAM

 Graduation Award Title

Master of Science in Psychology (MSP)

 Total Credits Required

Minimum 90 ECTS-Credits (include transfer credits)

Assessment Methods

Exams and Assignments per course; Course Examination

Program Study Methods

Distance-Online Learning; Study Methods

Admission Requirements

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Qualifications; Admission Requirements

 

 

Admission Intakes (DL-Online)

Year-Round Admission Anytime (Distance Learning - Online Study)

Study Duration (DL-Online)

20 Months or Less; depends on Transfer Credits

Tuition Fees (DL-Online)

EUR 550.00 (Per Course); Tuition Fees Information

Application Evaluation Fees

EUR 100.00  (Admission Evaluation Processing - Non-Refundable)

 

 

Full-Time / Part-Time Study*

February - May - October (*ONLY by special arrangement)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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