Master of Arts in
Social Psychology at SFSU
The Social
Psychology Graduate Program at San Francisco State University prepares students
for professional careers in research, teaching, and practical applications of
social psychology at the Master of Arts level, while at the same time offering
a foundation of education and experience appropriate for students who intend to
proceed to doctoral study.
The Program emphasizes familiarity with the literature and
methods of social psychology, leadership and supervision skills, advanced
written and oral communication, and professional experience in both research
and applications. Program requirements include 33 semester units of
coursework culminating with a thesis. Classes and non-class activities
are coordinated to promote integration of learning through academic study,
original research, and supervised experience in field and laboratory
settings. Completion of the degree typically takes two years, with
individual study plans designed to accommodate employment and other individual
commitments.
The Psychology Department offers instruction by over fifty
professionals with diverse specialties, more than two dozen of whom are full-time
faculty. The Social Psychology Program Committee currently includes:
Career opportunities: Graduates have been accepted by
doctoral programs at respected institutions including Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC
Irvine, Arizona State University, Yale University, the University of British
Columbia, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the
Master's level, former students work in such diverse occupations as survey
research, evaluation of social programs, environmental education, market
research, conflict mediation, and community college teaching.
Larry L. Kroeker
(1967) appointed 1974
Colorado State University
David Matsumoto
(1986) appointed 1989
University of California, Berkeley
Kenneth Monteiro
(1982) appointed 1987
Stanford University
James W. Newton (program coordinator)
(1977) appointed 1980
Stanford University
Pauline Velez
(2000) appointed 2002
University of California, Berkeley
Admission criteria: The applicant should have a strong
background in psychology, including social psychology, research methods, and statistics,
although minor deficiencies can be corrected after acceptance to the
Program. The aptitude and psychology subject tests of the Graduate Record
Examination are required. Work experience is desirable, and people in
mid-career are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by March
1 for the following fall semester. (Late applications may be accepted if
space is available.)
For information, contact: Graduate Secretary, Department of
Psychology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 94132 (Tel.
415-338-2711).