Psychology - Cognitive and Affective
Phan Y. Hong
Program Coordinator
Office: Clow Faculty 14
Telephone: (920) 424-2302
Web Site: www.uwosh.edu/departments/psychology/exp/
E-mail: hongp@uwosh.edu
The graduate program in Cognitive and Affective 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 Web Site:
www.uwosh.edu/gradstudies/admissions/psychology-applicants
Admission Test Scores
Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (General test).
Personal Statement
Students 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: a. Psychology (Cognitive and Affective)
The minimum credit requirement for the emphasis is 30 credits.
Students must satisfy fully the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in the first section of this Bulletin. Students must meet with their program coordinator to plan and receive program approval for their admission to candidacy. Students should apply for Admission to Candidacy after completing 9 psychology credits. The Office of Graduate Studies gives final approval to Admission to Candidacy.
Candidates must satisfy all program and Office of Graduate Studies academic, culminating and degree requirements to be eligible for graduation and degree conferral.
Core Courses:
| Subject |
||
| Catalog No. |
Credits |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cognitive and Affective Psychology |
||
| 705 |
3 |
Psychometrics |
| 720 |
3 |
Theoretical Conceptualizations in Psychology |
| 730 |
3 |
Foundations of Behavioral Statistics |
| 731 |
3 |
Multivariate Statistical Models |
| 775 |
3 |
Learning and Cognition |
| 777 |
3 |
Biological basis of Mind and Behavior |
| 780 |
3 |
Social Psychological Theory and Practice |
| 785 |
3 |
Developmental Processes |
| 792 |
3 |
Foundations of Research Methods |
| 795 |
6 |
Psychology Thesis |
| 799 |
0 |
Candidacy Examination |
| Elective Courses - Nine (9) credits from the following: |
||
| 712 |
3 |
Motivation and Emotion |
| 722 |
1 |
Ethics in Psychology |
| 790 |
3 |
Seminar in Psychology |
| 796 |
1-3 |
Independent Study in Psychology |
Or other courses approved by the student's advisory committee.
B. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
| Subject |
||
| Catalog No. |
Credits |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cognitive and Affective Psychology |
||
| 705 |
3 |
Psychometrics |
| 724 |
3 |
Organizational Psychology |
| 726 |
3 |
Personnel Psychology |
| 727 |
3 |
Research Methods |
| 728 |
6 |
Practicum |
| 730 |
3 |
Foundations of Behavioral Statistics |
| 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) credits 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 712: Motivation and Emotion
- PSYCH 720: Theoretical Conceptualizations in Psychology
- PSYCH 722: Ethics in Psychology
- PSYCH 724: Organizational Psychology
- PSYCH 726: Personnel Psychology
- PSYCH 727: Research Methods
- PSYCH 728: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Practicum
- PSYCH 730: Foundations of Behavioral Statistics
- PSYCH 731: Multivariate Statistical Methods
- PSYCH 732: Training and Organizational Development
- PSYCH 733: Aging and Work
- PSYCH 746: Seminar in Current Topics
- PSYCH 765: Affect and Psychopathology
- PSYCH 774: Psychological Research
- PSYCH 775: Learning and Cognition
- PSYCH 777: Biological Bases of Mind and Behavior
- PSYCH 780: Social Psychological Theory and Practice
- PSYCH 785: Developmental Processes
- PSYCH 790: Seminar in Psychology
- PSYCH 792: Foundations of Research Methods
- PSYCH 793: Advanced Research Methods
- PSYCH 795: Psychology Thesis
- PSYCH 796: Independent Study in Psychology
- PSYCH 799: Candidacy Examination
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