Program Overview
The General Psychology at University of Dayton is a MA 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: College Park, 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
- PSY 501Experimental Design & Statistics
- PSY 502Experimental Design & Statistics II
- PSY 510History & Systems
- Television & Its Effects on Children
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Development in Children
- Advanced Cognitive Processes
- Human Information Processing
- Perception
- Environmental Psychology
- Team & Group Processes
- Experimental Social Psychology
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).
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities should be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two from professors familiar with your academic work).
- A personal statement.
- Official GRE test scores. The general test is required, and the subject test is psychology is recommended. Ideally, applicants will have a cumulative GRE score above 300, with neither the verbal or quantitative section falling below 147.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton
University of Dayton
Dayton, United States
University of Dayton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months