Psychology, MA

Central to Exploring Human Nature.

Central's MA in Psychology offers a dynamic opportunity to deepen your understanding of human behavior, advance your research and analytic skills, and position yourself for a rewarding career in research or a variety of human services fields. Work with your advisor to develop a personalized program of study that respects your interests, works with your schedule, and equips you to make a difference. Whether your passion lies in individual wellness, community systems, or health behavior — there's a place for you at Central.

Program Features

• Starts every January and August
• 36- to 39-credit program
• Attend full- or part-time
• Access to experienced faculty invested in your success
• Research labs including:
  • Applied Developmental Physiological Lab
  • Biofeedback Lab for Research and Teaching
  • Health, Disease, and Well- Being within Communities Research (HDWC Research) Lab
  • Research and Evaluation Advancing Community Health (REACH) Lab
  • Sexual and Gender Minority Stress and Health Lab
  • Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab (SCAN-LAB)
• Internship opportunities at nearby institutions and agencies including:
  • Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
  • Mercy Halfway House
  • Prudence Crandall Center for Women
  • University of Connecticut Health Center
  • Whiting Forensic Institute
• Financial aid is available
• No GMAT/GRE required

Program Tracks

Community Psychology

Develop skills to conduct research or be an active practitioner in a variety of research and community organizations. Learn and practice community-based participatory, ecological, and mixed-method approaches through coursework and internships. Prepare for work that will increase empowerment and advance social justice among various communities.

General Psychology

This program offers a highly flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their course selections to their individual interests in psychology. Its rigorous foundational training prepares graduates to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or related fields.

Health Psychology

This program explores the biological, behavioral, and social factors that influence health and illness. Students learn to develop interventions that promote health and well-being, with opportunities to prepare for biofeedback technician certification. Graduates are equipped for careers in human services, nonprofit organizations, primary care, and other medical settings, or for further study in doctoral programs in Health Psychology.