STUDY OBJECTIVE

I am interested to study in Master of Arts in Psychology in New York University with

the Social Psychology as my area of focus. It is related to my educational background-
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and social activities I have been working on. A master
program will give me more in-depth learning and advanced training so that I will have the
expertise I need inside and outside in the academic world and society.

I specifically interested in this Master of Arts in Psychology – New York University

(NYU) because it offers general Psychology with a social psychology as its concentration.
Social Psychologists have a number of job options available that comes with many
responsibilites. The specific duty I would love to pursue in the future is drafting public
policies, continuing my work in Satu Hati NGO as a women advocate, and working with
politicians in bringing women issues specifically gender-based violence into tables. NYU
itself was ranked among top 30 universities internationally by the Academic Ranking of
World Universities.

A. PROGRAM

The program I am applying for is the Master of Arts in Psychology – New York
University. The details of the following program are:

Program Name General Psychology, with a concentration in Social Psychology.

Institution Graduate School of Arts and Science, New York University.
Program Type Full-time MA program.
Location New York, NY 10003, USA
Credits 21 credits
Title Master of Arts, with abbreviation MA.

B. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

To complete the Master of Arts in the Psychology program, it is required to take a

minimum 21 credits divided into 3 cores; 1 required courses, 6 elective courses and written
comprehensive exams/master thesis. Details regarding the courses that planned would be
taken are as follows:

Study Objective – Maryam Qonita 1

 Courses Credits
TWO (2) foundation courses
 Master’s Statistics (3 credits)
And optional courses (each 3 points):
6
 Clinical Research Method
 Consumer Research Methods
 Research Methods & Experience ()
Students may choose 1 Core A and 2 Core B, or 2 Core A and 1 Core B.
A point with () indicates an elective course that would be taken by the prospective student.
CORE A (each 3 points)
 Principles of Learning
 Sensation & Perception
 Physiological Basis of Behavior
 Cognitive Psychology ()
 Cognitive Neuroscience*
9
CORE B (each 3 points)
 Psychology of Social Behavior ()
 Theories of Personality
 Child Development ()
 Foundations of Psychopathology
 Affective Neuroscience*

Cognitive Neuroscience and/or Affective Neuroscience can be taken to meet

6
a core requirement.
Comprehensive Exam

TOTAL 21

C. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019 – 2020

2019 2020
Month 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
New Student Orientation
Fall Term 2019
Winter holiday 2020
Spring Term 2020
Summer Term 2020
Preliminary thesis
submission

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 D. MASTER THESIS THEME

The main theme/topic of the thesis I plan to select is: “Gender Stereotypes in Social
Psychology Context: Its Impact on Gender-based Violence”. This theme selection is really
vital as this will provide a strong foundation upon which to build the rest of my work as a
woman advocate. As new surveys show violence against women becomes more widespread
in Indonesia. Over 33% of women, aged 15 to 64 years old, had experienced physical and/or
sexual violence in her lifetime.

In my research, I am planning to divide key household tasks within social psychology

contexts and how gender stereotypes specifically have an impact on gender-based violence
and discrimination. A survey will be conducted and in-depth interview will be taken in order
to be clear about gender stereotypes starting from the definition of it, social constructs, and
continue with data collection.

E. FIELDWORK/TRIP

Dana Eaton, MA Program Administrator Department of Psychology NYU, stated that

there are not Fieldwork/fieldtrip programs for MA Students in Psychology. Students may find
their own work, research, independent study, or internship. Seminars could be taken to apply
for course credits.

F. ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE CAMPUS

During the completion of Master of Arts in Psychology, I am planning to participate

in several activities as follows:

1. Join PPI (Indonesian Student Association) in the United States.

2. Participating in seminars and conferences either outside or inside the campus.
3. Routinely writing blogs and articles on mass media.
4. Writing books about women's studies in the social context.
5. Internship at the UN Women.

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