Psychology-Human Factors Specialization (M.A.)

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Master of Arts, Plan A only (thesis): Total 30 credit hours*

*Note: The M.A. in Psychology is not offered as a terminal degree. It is earned in the process of completing the Ph.D. degree requirements.

M.A. Degree Requirements

Human Factors & Psychology core 18 credit hours
Thesis 6 credit hours
Human Factors electives 6 credit hours

Human Factors & Psychology Core (18 credit hours)

PSYC 707 - SEMINAR : SENSATION AND PERCEPTION 1 to 3 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)
PSYC 711 - SEMINAR: PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)
PSYC 722 - SEMINAR: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)
PSYC 737 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH 1 to 3 cr hrs
PSYC 741 - SEMINAR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)
PSYC 764 - SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY THEORIES 1 to 3 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)
PSYC 771 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS I 3 cr hrs
PSYC 772 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS II 3 cr hrs
PSYC 777 - SEMINAR IN STATISTICAL TOPICS 1 to 3 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)

Thesis (6 credit hours minimum)

PSYC 798 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH 1 to 6 cr hrs

Human Factors Electives Requirement (6 credit hours)

6 credits of 500 or above of PSYC courses.

M.A. Oral Examination

The master’s thesis must be defended in a final oral examination administered by the student’s advisory committee.

Joint Master’s Program with Juris Doctor

Students who are already enrolled in the School of Law at the University of South Dakota and who have sufficient background in psychology may qualify for this Board of Regents authorized joint-degree program leading to the M.A. in Psychology. Individuals with an interest in this program should consult with the department chairperson.