Psychology Oakland University

Overview

The Psychology programme at Oakland University is designed to equip graduate students with the essential analytical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become proficient producers of original research. This Master of Science degree focuses on investigating the complex structures and processes of the human mind through a rigorous academic framework.

The curriculum is structured around three primary concentrations: Social-Personality Psychology, Behavioral Health, and Evolutionary, Comparative, and Cognitive Psychology. These areas allow students to explore the intersections of biological and social sciences while gaining exposure to diverse methodological approaches.

Students must complete a total of 36 credits to earn the degree, which includes core requirements in advanced statistics and research methods.

Why Psychology at Oakland University?

The programme is distinguished by its commitment to providing directed mentoring experiences, where graduate students help lead research teams to enhance the quality of undergraduate investigations. This structure fosters a deep sense of academic community and professional development within the Department of Psychology.

Facilities such as Pryale Hall serve as the hub for departmental activities, offering a dedicated space for scholarly exchange and advanced psychological inquiry. The institution’s focus on research excellence ensures that students are well-prepared for doctoral-level study or professional research positions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 22428 per year
• National fee: USD 22428 per year
• Local fee: USD 19972 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core requirements and a selection of elective courses. Modules may include:

Core Requirements

• Advanced Methods for Psychological & Behavioral Research I
• Advanced Statistics for Psychological and Behavioral Research I
• Advanced Statistics for Psychological & Behavioral Research II

Elective Options

• Social Cognition and Interpersonal Processes
• Self and Interpersonal Relationships
• Culture and Trauma
• Emotion and Motivation
• Individuals and Communities
• Proseminar in Social and Behavioral Processes
• Personality, Individual Differences, and Intelligence
• Intergroup Relations
• Animal Cognition
• Evolutionary Psychology and Animal Behavior
• Hormones and Human Behavior
• Psychology of Human Sexuality
• Current Directions in Evolutionary Psychology
• Biopsychosocial Factors of Health and Wellness
• Health Behavior Change
• Analysis of Psychopathology
• Life-span Development Theories and Research
• Seminar in Cognitive Development
• Cognitive Psychology: Theory and Application
• Conditioning, Learning and Memory
• Biopsychosocial Mediation of Creativity
• Human Vision
• Neuroanatomy, Brain Development and Neural
• Instruction in Psychological Science

Careers with Psychology

Graduates of this programme are prepared for roles as research producers and investigators within the psychological sciences. The training provided supports career paths in academic research, health-related industries, and organisations focused on social and behavioural processes.