
Master of Science in CyberPsychology
Norfolk State University is proud to offer the first M.S. CyberPsychology degree program in the United States! This is a fully online, asynchronous program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with six starts dates each year. Detailed information about the program and costs can be foundhere.
About
The M.S. CyberPsychology program (MS.CYP) is year-round fully asynchronous online program designed to prepare students for careers in applied social science. This specialty examines the relationship between human behavior in the 21st century and both current and emerging (digital) technologies. The program builds on a wide range of psychological theories combined with critical examination of emerging trends across all domains of psychology and related interdisciplinary fields. Students are equipped with essential research skills sought after across a wide range of employment settings and higher education programs.
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What to expect as a CyberPsychology Student?
The M.S. CyberPsychology degree program is an accelerated 1.5 year program requiring 42 semester credit hours to complete. Full and part time status is available. Non-degree seeking students may also take up to three courses prior to applying for matriculation. Courses are delivered completely asynchronously online. Students are mentored to become social science researchers who leave the program with the ability to successfully plan, implement, conduct, analyze and disseminate empirical cyberpsychological research.
Where Will My Degree Take Me?
Graduates are likely to find employment across a wide range of employment sectors, domestically or international. Graduate level training and social science research experience will make you competitive for jobs in academia, business, cybersecurity, education, health care, government/military, high-tech, and other areas of research & development. The M.S. CyberPsychology can help seasoned professionals expand their research skill set, or those seeking an opportunity to demonstrate success at the graduate level eventually leading to doctoral level studies.
Program At A Glance
The M.S. CyberPsychology curriculum requires successful completion of 42 semester credit hours (as few as 14 months). Potential students often have a social science or computer science background, or are currently working in research, education, healthcare, business, government, or military. Knowledge of psychological theory and research methodology is extremely helpful, however, you do not need an undergraduate degree in psychology to apply.
Non-degree seeking
Non-degree status is available for applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution but who do not yet want to pursue a graduate degree, or whose academic record reflects less than the required standards for admission. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be taken and you may subsequently apply for full admission, however, there is no guarantee of future admission. Courses completed will apply to your degree requirements with a grade of 'B' or higher. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid, assistantships or housing.
curriculum
Effective Spring 2022, there are two groups of required courses in the program: Foundation & Research core (7 classes--21 credits) and the Elective core (7 classes out of an elective pool--21 credits.