Concentration in Psychology

          "I wish I could find a program that I could complete during my free time."                    "I want a graduate education that I can readily apply to my workplace."                    "I want to enjoy my next degree and not feel pressured to compete with other students."                    "I don't have time to come to campus every week for classes, so my classes have to be designed for the distance learner."     

Program Description

This concentration is not available through distance education. It does not lead to certification, licensure, or endorsements. This concentration is for on-campus students or members of the community who wish to get background in Psychology at the graduate level. Some graduate-level Psychology courses may require pre-requisites.

Like all other MLS concentrations, this concentration has four major parts: the ten hour core (IDS 801, IDS 802, IDS 803, and IDS 804), an 18-hour concentration (here is where the Psychology courses would fit), a three-hour culminating experience, and comprehensive examinations.

Area of Concentration (18 Hours)

18 hours of graduate-level courses in Psychology. Students finishing their MLS degree with this concentration will have the following notation on their transcripts: "Liberal Studies (Behavioral Sciences)" unless those students prefer to exclude the notation in parentheses.

Possible Courses

Psychology courses offered at the graduate level. A student admitted to this concentration should work out a Program of Study with her or his faculty advisor. A Program of Study includes (1) the courses taken to fulfill the 31 hour requirement; and (2) the names of the faculty members serving on the student's MLS faculty advisory committee.

Program Contact

For more information regarding the concentration in Psychology, please contact: Dr. Stephen Kitzis, Psychology Department, (785) 628-4404 · skitzis@fhsu.edu Once you have been admitted to this concentration, please follow the MLS Checklist and carefully read The MLS Student Handbook.

For more information, contact: Art Morin, Director of the Master of Liberal Studies Program Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Davis Hall 206 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-5950

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