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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location New Britain, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology at Central Connecticut 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Location: New Britain, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Global Psychology
  2. Introduction to Community Psychology
  3. Prevention and Community-Based Research
  4. Evaluation Research
  5. Graduate Internship in Psychological Applications

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 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).

Required:Applicants must hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA ) in all post-baccalaureate course work.Three letters of referencePersonal statement*Preferred:a BA/BS degree in Psychologygrade of B or higher in Statistics and Research MethodsGrade point average of 2.75 or higher, with a 3.00 or higher in psychology coursesTwo of the letters of reference from academic sources*The personal statement should present the applicant\xc2\x92s professional goals, any specific experiences that helped prepare applicants for the psychology program, such as research or training, and any additional information that may assist the department\'s admissions committee in reviewing the application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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