Master of Science in Psychology - Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences

The Cognitive and Experimental Psychology graduate sequence emphasizes study in basic research content areas (e.g., behavioral neuropsychology, conditioning, perception, learning, memory, psycholinguistics, and cognitive development) and the development of quantitative and methodological skills. The sequence focuses on three content areas: behavioral, neuroscience, and cognitive science, which provide a critical foundation for advanced graduate study and can facilitate entry into research-related careers in non-academic settings. The objectives of this sequence include building a solid foundation of basic psychological research, which will help students understand and explain behavior.

A student applying to a master's program must:Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university prior to fall admissionSend official transcripts from each college or university, other than Illinois State, where graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. Have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA for 9 hours of graduate coursework. The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. In addition to meeting general requirements, a complete application will need to include the following items:Curriculum Vitae or ResumeWriting SamplePersonal StatementThree Letters of Recommendation In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:•present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test; or present an overall band score of no less than 6