Overview of M.A. Program
The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a program leading to a Master of Arts degree in psychology. The program has three concentrations, one general and two clinical, with a shared set of program goals and student learning outcomes. Each concentration emphasizes the scientific methods and principles common to all fields of psychology. All students participate in supervised research, and a thesis is required.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Psychological Science (PSYS)
- Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (COSUD) (Currently not accepting applications)
Students in all three concentrations complete a research-methods sequence, a core of coursework in psychology, a comprehensive exam, and an empirical thesis. Students enrolled in the Applied Behavior Analysis and Substance Abuse Treatment concentrations complete additional coursework emphasizing clinical and behavior analytic concepts and skills.
For more information, please see:
- Course Requirements for an M.A. in Psychology
- Typical M.A. Course Sequences
- Summary of Education and Employment Placements of Recent Graduates.
- Information for students who are interested in our program but not psychology majors.
For answers to common questions about about UNCW's Master's Program in Psychology, please see our Graduate Program FAQ page.
