Master's in Psychology

Deepen your understanding of human behavior through advanced study and scientific research in UNC Greensboro’s M.A. in Psychology. The primary goal of the master of arts in psychology is to develop competence in the core areas of psychology and their methods.

The program culminates in an original research thesis, providing advanced training in psychological science and preparing graduates to apply their knowledge thoughtfully and ethically in research, professional, and academic settings.

Students pursue advanced study in one of three concentrations:

• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology

the master’s in psychology PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Study psychology as a scientific discipline. Develop a deeper understanding of behavior, cognition, and emotion through advanced coursework grounded in research, experimentation, and observation.
• Build expertise in the core areas of psychology. Explore major branches of the field, including cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
• Strengthen your research and analytical skills. Gain advanced training in research design, statistical methods, scientific reasoning, and the evaluation of psychological literature.
• Learn in a research-intensive environment. Access specialized facilities, cutting-edge research tools, and resources that support the study of human thought, behavior, and mental processes. Research equipment includes:
  • 64-channel Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Brain Products: actiCHamp and actiCap active electrodes system)
  • remote eye-tracking system (SensoMotoric Products)
  • access to a 3T scanner (Siemens Magnetom Trio)
• Benefit from personalized mentorship. Small faculty-to-student ratios provide individualized guidance as you develop your academic interests and professional goals.

THE psychology Master’s STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Focus your graduate experience. Work closely with faculty mentors to tailor your coursework, thesis research, and professional development to your interests and career goals.
• Engage with a vibrant scholarly community. Attend departmental colloquia, guest lectures, and lab meetings that expose you to new ideas, methodologies, and areas of psychological research.
• Develop expertise through original thesis research. Design and conduct an independent research project, analyze data, and communicate findings that contribute to the field of psychology.
• Gain hands-on experience with psychological science. Use specialized research facilities and tools while building practical skills in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.

AFTER GRADUATIng with your master’s in psychology

After graduating with an M.A. in Psychology from UNCG, you’ll be prepared to apply advanced research, analytical, and communication skills across a variety of professional and academic settings. The program’s emphasis on psychological science, research methodology, and ethical practice provides a strong foundation for careers that involve understanding human behavior and using data to inform decision-making.

A master’s degree in psychology opens doors for high demand work in mental health, education, and corporate business. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 6% job growth for these positions in the next decade. Recent graduates may also go on to obtain doctoral degrees in psychology, although most of these would pursue UNCG’s master’s to PhD track in psychology.

Psychology masters can apply their degrees in business, research and human resource positions:

• recruitment manager
• human resource trainer
• employee relations manager
• consumer behavior analyst
• psychology teacher
• psychology researcher