Master of Arts in Psychological Science

The M.A. in Psychological Science is a thesis-optional terminal degree awarded after 31 hours of coursework, approval of a major literature review of an approved topic area, and completion of a written comprehensive examination. The coursework requirements are designed to provide training in statistics and research methodology and breadth of coverage in several content areas of psychology. The department offers Ph.D. level training in applied-experimental, clinical, and human development. Students in the general M.A. program take many of the same classes as Ph.D. students. Some courses, including all clinical practicum courses, are not open to M.A. students.

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.