Master of Arts in Psychology

The five-year accelerated B.A.M.A. psychology degree program is for UNH undergraduate psychology majors who wish to gain extensive research experience as behavioral scientists in preparation for doctoral programs in psychology or applied psychology careers. You’ll develop a broad knowledge of psychology and perform research in one of three areas of specialization: brain, behavior and cognition; socialpersonality; and developmental psychology. Advance and further specialize your psychology education in only one additional year at UNH. This master’s degree is only available to UNH undergraduate students.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of recommendation: 3 requiredRecommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.Personal Statement/Essay QuestionsPrepare a brief but careful statement regarding:Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.