Program Overview
The General Psychology at Adelphi University is a MA programme in Psychology, 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 General 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis
- Research Design
- Developmental Psychology
- Consciousness and Cognition: Theories of the Mind
- Contemporary Views of Psychoanalytic Theory
- Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
Admissions requirements include:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal essay
- Transcripts from all previously attended schools
- Prerequisite courses: General Psychology and one additional elective (for example: Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology or Developmental Psychology)
- General GRE scores are recommended but not required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Adelphi 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 Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Garden City, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 5 years