Program Overview
The Psychology at American University Washington DC 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 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 7
- Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ethnic and Minority Issues in Psychology
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Psychology of Sex Similarities and Differences
- Topics in Psychology
- Advanced Personality Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Stress, Coping, and Emotion
- Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice
- Psychological Assessment I
- Psychopathology: Theory and Research
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit a completed graduate application form, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic), two letters of recommendation, and copies of all college transcripts. Admission is based on academic record, test scores, and two letters of recommendation.
Up to 6 credit hours of graduate coursework in psychology from another university or up to 12 credit hours of graduate course credit taken at American University may be transferred, provided that these credits were not counted toward another degree. These transfers of credit are subject to approval by the director of the MA program.
Completion of the degree does not necessarily lead to admission to the PhD program; students who wish to be considered for the PhD program must apply. Applicants with a BA who wish to obtain a PhD in Psychology from American University should apply directly to the PhD program. If they do not have an MA, students will earn one as part of the PhD program. See the description of the PhD program for more information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC 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 American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
The American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University, a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is accredited by the American Bar...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months