Curriculum

 
 

Curriculum Structure and Course Distribution

Master of Psychology Study Program (M.Psi.) Faculty of Psychology, Yogyakarta State University

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum structure for the Master of Psychology in Science (M.Psi.) Study Program, Faculty of Psychology, UNY, is designed to accommodate the diverse academic backgrounds of students (multi-entry) and is directed toward the comprehensive development of Positive Psychology science. The curriculum is grouped into four main components.

  • Matriculation Courses
  • Scientific Foundation Courses of the Study Program
  • Study Program Core Competency Courses
  • Study Program Concentration/Specialization Courses

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Table 1. Course Groups and Total Credits

NoCourse GroupTotal Credits
1Matriculation Courses*4
2Scientific Foundation Courses of the Study Program8
3Study Program Core Competency Courses29
4Concentration/Specialization Courses8
Total45–49
* Matriculation courses are intended for students with a non-psychology background.

2. Course Distribution

The course distribution for the Master of Psychology Study Program is presented in the following tables, which are grouped according to the curriculum structure to provide a systematic overview of the course distribution and student study load in each semester.

Table 2. Matriculation Courses Distribution

NoCodeCourseCreditsInstruction TypeSemester
LTP1234
1PSM80201Educational Psychology22  2   
2PSM80202Developmental Psychology22  2   
3PSM80203Social Psychology22  2   
4PSM80204Industrial and Organizational Psychology22  2   
Total Credits (Select 2 courses)44004000

Table 3. Scientific Foundation Courses of the Study Program Distribution

NoCodeCourseCreditsInstruction TypeSemester
LTP1234
1PSM80205Philosophy of Science22   2  
2PSM80206Quantitative Research Methodology211 2   
3PSM80207Statistics211 2   
4PSM80208Qualitative Research211  2  
Total Credits85306200

Table 4. Study Program Core Competency Courses (Mandatory) Distribution

NoCodeCourseCreditsInstruction TypeSemester
LTP1234
1PSM80209Principles and Issues in Positive Psychology22  2   
2PSM80210Character Strengths22  2   
3PSM80211Well-being in Local and Cross-Cultural Perspectives22  2   
4PSM80301Measurement and Evaluation31 2 3  
5PSM80302Positive Psychology Intervention31 2 3  
6PSM80212Experimental Research21 1 2  
7PSM80303Thesis Proposal Writing and Seminar31 2 3  
8PSM80213Scientific Writing21 1  2 
9PSM81001Master's Final Assignment (Thesis)10  10  1010
Total Credits2790184111210

Table 5. Study Program Concentration/Specialization Courses (Mandatory Elective) Distribution

Concentration in Education and Development

NoKodeMata KuliahSKSJTP1234
1PSM80214Learning Theory and Human Development Span22  2   
2PSM80215Positive Education22   2  
3PSM80216Positive Parenting22   2  
4PSM80217Concepts and Interventions for Well-being Schools21 1  2 
Total Credits for Elective Courses87012420

Concentration in Family Management

NoKodeMata KuliahSKSJTP1234
1PSM80218Family Theories22  2   
2PSM80219Family Well-being22   2  
3PSM80220Family Resilience22   2  
4PSM80221Assessment and Intervention Towards Family Well-being21 2  2 
Total Credits for Elective Courses87012420

Concentration in Employee Management

NoKodeMata KuliahSKSJTP1234
1PSM80222Organization Theory and Design22  2   
2PSM80223Positive Organization22   2  
3PSM80224Employee Engagement Management22   2  
4PSM80225Happiness Management in the Workplace21 1  2 
Total Credits for Elective Courses87012420