Exercise Science - Sport Psychology
Southern Connecticut State UniversityProgram Overview
The Exercise Science - Sport Psychology at Southern Connecticut State University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Exercise Science - Sport Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exercise Science - Sport Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Personality
- Abnormal Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Degree\nfrom an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency\nin the United States. If you are pursuing a Master\'s degree, a\nBachelor\'s degree is required. \n
- Appropriate\nacademic background in or for the program in which graduate study will be\ndone. For a Master\'s degree, an undergraduate cumulative average of\nat least 3.0 \n
- Recommendation\nof the graduate program coordinator. Specific graduate programs may have\nhigher admission standards and/or require scores on standardized\nexaminations such as the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT\n(Graduate Management Admission Test) as well as letters of recommendation. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,497 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Connecticut State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, United States
Southern Connecticut State University(Southern Connecticut,Southern Connecticut State,SCSU,or simply "Southern") is a publicresearch universityinNew Haven, Connecticut, United States. Part of...
University Profile- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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