Master's Program in Social Media Psychology

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UWT is proud to be on the cutting edge of research into the burning questions brought about by use of social media, such as, "How old can a picture be before someone's liking it turns from normal to creepy?" and "How does the number of punctuation marks change the meaning of a statement?" The College of Miscellaneous Studies offers a special M.A. in Social Media Psychology, meant for those who would like to dedicate their lives to discovering the answers to these pivotal questions. Due to the nature of the subject matter, possession of a B.S. degree is required for acceptance to the program.


Please note that successful completion of "PHI 2240: Introduction to Existential Philosophy" is required.

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Currently enrolled students, with thesis topic:

Decoding Sarcasm Through Plain Text: An Empirical Approach
Lucio Arcuri

Mistaking the Status Box as a Search Bar: Mapping the Consequences
Carly Douglas

When 2 Go FBO? Establishing A Timeline for Becoming "Facebook Official"
Nathan R. Kauffmann

Hashtags on Facebook: A Historical Perspective
Scott Powell

What Messages Does Someone's Inclusion or Exclusion Send When Only Five or Ten People Can Be Tagged?
Mary K. Robinson

Creating a Vanity Spectrum for Takers of Selfies: One Size Does NOT Fit All
Katie Garner

Is That Your Boyfriend, or...: Examining the Acceptability of Profile Pictures with Members of the Opposite Sex Who Are Not Significant Others
Carla Rodrigues Sousa

Avoiding Parents and Relatives on Social Media Without Offending Them
Andrew Burton

How NOT to Be a Racist Homophobe on Twitter
Phyllis C. Kee

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