STUDY OBJECTIVE

I am interested to study in Master of Arts in Psychology in New York University with 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 social psychology as its concentration. Social Psychologists have a number of job options
available that comes with many responsibilities. 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:

General Psychology, with a concentration in

Program Name
Social Psychology.

Graduate School of Arts and Science, New

Institution
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:
 C. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019 – 2020

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/field
trip 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