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Master of Arts - Historical, Social and Cultural Studies
Union Institute & University's online Master of Arts program encourages you to discover the links between theoretical concepts and practical application by integrating online learning with one-to-one faculty consultation and incorporating it into real-life. In this degree program, students will study the development of communities and cultures among Western and non-Western civilizations, politics, arts and sciences, economic change, and technical advances. The inquiry-based model of education, underpinning the M.A. program, assumes a dynamic relationship between: theory and practice, education and actual experience, and reflections on the social and personal environments. Internships, field work, and other types of experiential learning fuse practice and theory in a dynamic learning model. This program is designed for working adults.
- Employ multicultural, cross-cultural, and global perspectives in understanding psychological theory, research, and practice
- Understand and apply psychological concepts and principles to contemporary/global issues and social change
- Demonstrate critical thinking through analysis and evaluation of psychological theories and research
- Apply principles of statistics and research design to the conceptualization, analysis, and evaluation of psychological research
- Analyze the impact of social and cultural factors/conditions on human behavior
M.S. in Psychology - Social Psychology
Walden's M.S. in Psychology degrees prepare you to successfully pursue exciting new opportunities in a variety of areas including community agencies, healthcare settings, and social or educational services systems. Each individual program provides a solid education in the development and application of psychological theories and basic scientific methods while offering a large range of specializations. These skills will allow you to seek job advancement, develop current skills, or being doctoral-level studies.
You will gain a broad understanding of the impact of social factors and situational variables that influence human development and social interaction/behavior with a Master's degree in Social Psychology from Walden University. As you study a range of social topics, this program will drive you to integrate knowledge about individual, group, and organizational processes. Additionally, you will apply principles and theories, conduct research, and manage data in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of this program, you should: