Program Overview
The Psychological Science at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Psychological Science 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 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Shippensburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychological Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories of Learning
- Motivation
- History of Psychology
- Life Span Psychology
- Studies in the Psychology of Adolescence
- Psychology of Successful Aging
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Introduction to Group Dynamics
- Theories of Personality
- Introduction to Behavior Analysis
- Studies in the Psychology of the Exceptional Child
- Survey of Research in Abnormal Behavior
- Advanced Bio-Psychology Course
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Human Factors
- Seminar in Cognitive Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Present an official transcript showing at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA for your undergraduate studies. The average GPA of students admitted to this program is significantly higher than the minimum.
- Have completed at least 9 semester hours of undergraduate work in psychology.
- Have completed an undergraduate statistics course.
- Apply to Graduate School -\xc2\xa0Graduate Admissions Application
- Complete the\xc2\xa0Goal Statement Form[PDF]\xc2\xa0- [Word Doc]. This completed form should be returned via email as a PDF or Word Document to\xc2\xa0GradAdmiss@ship.edu.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, United States
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months