Psychology (M.A.)

College of Liberal Arts

Psychologists serve in a variety of roles in our society, from marriage and family therapists to forensic psychologists.

Kean University offers three separate master's degree programs in psychology, allowing Kean students to tailor their studies based on their interests and professional career goals.

Our master's degree programs go beyond theory to delve into different aspects of important areas of psychology. The programs are designed for those who seek careers requiring master’s-level training, in settings from law enforcement, to social service agencies or mental health centers; and those who seek to pursue further doctoral study.

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A psychology class — Kean offers three separate master's degree programs and a professional diploma in psychology.

What You Learn

Kean offers you the chance to study psychology through the lens that interests you.

Forensic psychology is designed for students interested in pursuing doctoral training in psychology and/or law. Successful graduates pursue careers in areas such as juvenile/adult court clinics, correctional settings, law enforcement or forensic psychiatric settings.
Marriage and Family Therapy is a professional training program designed to prepare students for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in New Jersey. The program includes a two-term internship, and includes a focus on understanding the varied religious, ethnic, cultural and national characteristics of marriage and family therapists' clientele.
Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology is designed for students pursuing careers in the helping professions who wish to upgrade their competence, or pursue careers in the behavioral sciences. This master's program relates to community, agency, personnel and organizational work, as well as law enforcement, human resources, social services and more.

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

Faculty:

Erica Baer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Franklin Turner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Linda Symanski, M.A., Lecturer
Fei Shen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Forensic Psychology (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Erica Baer, Ph.D., Coordinator
Phone: (908) 737-5967
Email: ebaer@kean.edu
Office Location: EC-205I

Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Franklin Turner, Ph.D., Coordinator
Email: fturner@kean.edu

Psychology - Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

Course Requirements

Linda Symanski, M.A., Coordinator
Phone: 908 737-5888
Email: lsymansk@kean.edu
Office Location: EC-232D

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I feel that I have truly been able to grow not only as a counselor, but as an individual. I feel empowered by the knowledge that I learned in this MFT program.

Nicole A. Michalitsianos

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At Kean, we believe learning and professional growth extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities, internships and more that we offer to advance your career and set the stage for continued success.

Externships

Students have the opportunity to participate in practica and externships in different settings. These experiences provide valuable opportunities for hands-on application of skills learned in class.

The school psychology professional diploma program includes practica in school settings.

Research

Students can participate in research teams with departmental faculty and present their research projects at the annual Kean Research Days event and at regional, state, and national conferences.