

Master of Science in CyberPsychology

Norfolk State University is proud to offer the first M.S. CyberPsychology degree program in the United States! This fully online program has been approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

* Fall 2020 admission is currently closed.

Applications for Fall 2021 entry will be reviewed starting March 2021, with priority given to completed applications submitted prior to May 1, 2021.

About

The M.S. CyberPsychology degree program is a two year asynchronous online program (fall/spring/summer) that prepares students to become social science researchers with an emphasis in cyberpsychology. Cyberpsychology examines the reciprocal relationship between human behavior in the 21st century and the influence of digital technologies, building upon a wide range of psychological theories and emerging trends across all domains of human behavior and technology. Students are equipped with essential research skills sought across many different employment settings and sectors, as well as in doctoral training programs. Please direct inquiries to cyberpsychology@nsu.edu.

What to expect as a CyberPsychology Student?

Incoming students begin in August and take either 9 credits (full-time) or 6 credits (part-time). Non-degree seeking students may also take up to three courses prior to full enrollment in the program. Courses are 8 or 16 weeks and are delivered completely online primarily using asynchronous instruction. Students are mentored to become social science researchers—asking relevant questions to spark critical thinking and collaborating with faculty to design and carry out original research. All students will leave the program with the ability to successfully plan, implement, conduct, analyze and disseminate an empirical cyberpsychology study.

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 (two years of instruction for full-time students). Potential students will likely have liberal arts (e.g., psychology, sociology) or computer science backgrounds, or currently be in the workforce in business, government, or military. You do not need an undergraduate degree in psychology, but knowledge of psychology and social science research methods is extremely helpful.

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. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid, assistantships or housing. A non-degree seeking student may subsequently apply for full admission, however, it does not guarantee future admission.

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