Program Overview
The Psychology ( Experimental Concentration) at Middle Tennessee State University 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 Psychology ( Experimental Concentration) 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 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology ( Experimental Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- PSY 5240 - Behavioral Neuroscience 3 credit hours (or PSY 5780)
- PSY 6810 - Literature Review and Reading in Psychology: Social 1 to 3 credit hours (3 credit hours)
- PSY 6020 - Theories of Personality 3 credit hours
- PSY 6120 - Developmental Psychology: Child 3 credit hours OR
- PSY 6130 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescent 3 credit hours OR
- PSY 6410 - Development Across the Lifespan 3 credit hours
- PSY 6190 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 6600 - Independent Research in Psychology: General and Experimental 1 to 9 credit hours (3 hours total)
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).
- Admission to graduate study in experimental psychology is competitive and not automatic for students meeting minimal admission requirements. Students are selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Each year the number of students admitted to the program depends on the availability of adequate faculty supervision.
- In order to be considered for unconditional admission, candidates must meet two standards: an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and a minimum score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). A minimum of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) on the combined Verbal and Quantitative sections is expected for the Experimental concentration within the Master of Arts in Psychology.
- Students who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted conditionally to the Experimental concentration. Students admitted conditionally must maintain a 3.25 GPA in their first semester (9 hours minimum) of required graduate courses in the concentration area.
- Previous students seeking readmission to the Experimental program should contact the graduate program director and refer to the program handbook for readmission policy.
- Experimental students need to have a strong background in the core areas of experimental psychology. Some of this background can be attained at the undergraduate level; however, students must also complete a core of graduate experimental courses. In addition, students are encouraged to become involved in research and to participate in research projects throughout their graduate enrollment. Toward this goal, the student should enroll in at least one hour of research (PSY 6600) or thesis work (PSY 6640) each semester.
- Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the core areas of psychology by completing the following courses at either the undergraduate or graduate level prior to entering the Experimental program or during enrollment in the program (relevant courses offered at MTSU are listed in parentheses):
- introductory/general psychology (PSY 1410);
- research methods (PSY 3070;
- social psychology or personality (PSY 2210, 3230/PSY 5230, 3590, PSY 6020, or PSY 6030);
- cognition or learning (PSY 4040, 4480/PSY 5480, or PSY 6190);
- developmental (PSY 2300, 4190, 4210/PSY 5210, 4610/PSY 5610, PSY 6120, PSY 6130, PSY 6410);
- brain and behavior or sensation and perception (PSY 2190, 4030/PSY 5030, 4240/PSY 5240, or 4780/ PSY 5780);
- statistics (PSY 3020).
- submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
- submit three letters of reference;
- submit letter of intent stating goals and objectives;
- submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
- submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University
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Murfreesboro, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months