Master of Arts in Political Psychology
offered by Arizona State University

Master of Arts in Political Psychology
at
Arizona State University
Overview

Examine voter behavior and learn how to apply this knowledge to political campaigns and communications

Skills you will learn

More about this course

In this political psychology master?s degree, you?ll explore the answers to these and other pressing political questions
A psychological approach to politics will help you understand the roots of political decision-making, behavior and public opinion
The majority of coursework focuses on how citizens form their political beliefs and what motivates them to take part in politics
You?ll take advanced courses exploring how the media, partisan polarization, social identity and other factors affect citizens? political decisions and interactions with government
You?ll also analyze the psychological concepts behind elite decision-making, prejudice, political violence and more
Learn the necessary skills to mobilize voters, market a political candidate, craft campaign strategies and more

Fundamentals of Political Psychology

Cognition and Emotions in Political Thinking

Prejudice, Stereotypes and Intergroup Relations

Attitudes and Persuasion

Biopolitics

Experimental Design

Capstone

Advances in Media Effects

Campaigns and Elections

Elite Decision Making

Public Opinion

Political Polarization

Eligibility criteria Up Arrow Icon

Education: Minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = ?A?) in the last 60 hours of a first bachelor?s degree or in an applicable master?s degree

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants to an on-campus program who meet the academic (aptitude) requirements but who are not proficient in English. This offer of conditional admission will give you time to improve your English proficiency before you start classes at ASU. Your conditional admission offer is good for up to three semesters, during which time you must meet one of these requirements to begin your ASU experience.
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