Psychology - Experimental
Frances Rauscher
Program Coordinator
Office: Clow Faculty 17
Telephone: 920-424-7172
Web Site: www.uwosh.edu/departments/psychology/exp/
E-mail: rauscher@uwosh.edu
The graduate program in psychology is designed to allow preparation for professional employment with a variety of specializations, or continued graduate study leading to a doctoral degree at another institution.
Completion of the program will lead to the degree: Master of Science (M.S.).
In addition to the requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies specified in the first section of this bulletin, the program has established the following policies and procedures for admission:
References
Three reference letters are required. Ideally, these should come from faculty who are familiar with the applicant’s academic potential. Letters must be in the format as provided on the appropriate Web Site:
Testing
Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (General test).
- Students in the industrial/organizational emphasis are required to submit a two-to-three page personal statement covering the origins of their interest in working in industrial/ organizational psychology, relevant experience (work or volunteer) in this field and any other relevant personal information.
- Students in the experimental emphasis are required to submit two-to-three page personal statement describing reasons for wanting to attend UW Oshkosh and areas of research interest. The admissions committee is particularly interested in details about research experience, including class projects, presentations, etc.
Undergraduate Major
Normally, the baccalaureate will have been taken in psychology or a related field, but those who have majored in other areas may be accepted.
The program is comprised of required courses and electives.
The following is the description for the psychology plan of study: Psychology (Experimental)
The minimum requirements applicable are 31 credits.
Students must satisfy Office of Graduate Studies requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in the first section of this bulletin. In addition, they must complete at least nine (9) graduate credits in psychology. Students must receive a pass (P) in Psychology 799.
Completion of a thesis.
Core Courses:
| Subject |
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| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| A. Experimental Psychology |
||
| 705 |
3 |
Psychometrics |
| 730 |
3 |
Statistical Principles in Experimental Design |
| 731 |
3 |
Multivariate Statistical Models |
| 775 |
3 |
Learning and Cognition |
| 777 |
3 |
Biological Psychology |
| 780 |
3 |
Seminar in Social Psychology |
| 785 |
3 |
Seminar in Developmental Psychology |
| 792 |
3 |
Experimental Research Methods |
| 795 |
6 |
Psychology Thesis |
| 799 |
0 |
Candidacy Examination |
| Elective Courses - Nine (9) Units (crs.) from the following: |
||
| 712 |
3 |
Motivation and Emotion |
| 722 |
1 |
Ethics in Psychology |
| 790 |
3 |
Seminar in Experimental Psychology |
| 796 |
1-3 |
Independent Study in Psychology |
Or other courses approved by the student's advisory committee.
| Subject |
||
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| A. Experimental Psychology |
||
| 705 |
3 |
Psychometrics |
| 724 |
3 |
Organizational Psychology |
| 726 |
3 |
Personnel Psychology |
| 727 |
3 |
Research Methods |
| 728 |
6 |
Practicum |
| 730 |
3 |
Statistical Principles in Experimental Design |
| 731 |
3 |
Multivariate Statistical Models |
| 732 |
3 |
Training and Organizational Development |
| 746 |
3 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
| 795 |
3-6 |
Psychology Thesis |
| 799 |
0 |
Candidacy Examination |
| Elective Courses - Nine (9) Units (crs.) from the following: |
||
Elective courses from the following:
Electives may consist of any 700-level courses approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Comments:
All students enrolled in the program are expected to behave in accordance with American Psychological Association Ethical Principles. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences including dismissal from the program.
- VII. Course Descriptions
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- PSYCH 705: Psychometrics
- PSYCH 722: Ethics in Psychology
- PSYCH 724: Organizational Psychology
- PSYCH 774: Psychological Research
- PSYCH 712: Motivation and Emotion
- PSYCH 780: Seminar in Social Psychology
- PSYCH 785: Seminar in Developmental Psychology
- PSYCH 790: Seminar in Experimental Psychology
- PSYCH 726: Personnel Psychology
- PSYCH 727: Research Methods
- PSYCH 733: Aging and Work
- PSYCH 728: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Practicum
- PSYCH 746: Seminar in Current Topics
- PSYCH 775: Learning and Cognition
- PSYCH 777: Biological Psychology
- PSYCH 730: Statistical Principles in Experimental Design
- PSYCH 732: Training and Organizational Development
- PSYCH 731: Multivariate Statistical Methods
- PSYCH 792: Experimental Research Methods
- PSYCH 795: Psychology Thesis
- PSYCH 799: Candidacy Examination
- PSYCH 796: Independent Study in Psychology
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