Our M.A. degree program in Academic Research allows undergraduate students to apply during their junior year and complete their M.A. degree in a 5th year (their B.A. plus one year). Students select an emphasis in Neuroscience, Social and Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Behavior Analysis. More information on the 5th year blended Master's program can be found on the department webpage.<br><br>The Psychology Club is open to all students who have an interest in psychology, and works closely with Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology majors. We have a local chapter of Psi Chi. The department is known for friendly relations between faculty, staff and students. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor, and office hours and informal contacts with professors are readily available. The department staff includes an Administrative Support Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, and Test Librarian. The department office is open year-round during regular business hours.<br><br>The Academic Research program offers a two year Master's degree program with a focus of study in one of four Options: Behavior Analysis, Developmental, Neuroscience, and Social/Cognitive.<br><br>Social/Cognitive focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others and the cognitive processes underlying these influences. Our program prepares students for application to Ph.D. programs or careers in research. Faculty affiliated with this research include Dr. Amber Gaffney, Dr. Amanda Hahn, Dr. Gregg Gold, and Dr. Mari Sanchez.