Program Overview
The Psychology at Marshall 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Huntington, 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
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Applied Social Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Abnormal Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Psychology of Personnel
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Cross Cultural Psychology
- Current Models of Psychotherapy
- Physiological 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).
- Introductory Statistics, Experimental Psychology or Research Methods; Abnormal Psychology; Learning, Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
- \xc2\xa0A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- \xc2\xa0Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (General Test).
- Students may be admitted to the psychology master\xc2\x92s program with \xc2\x93Provisional\xc2\x94 status if either the GRE admission criteria OR the GPA criteria are met.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Marshall 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 Marshall University
Marshall University
Huntington, United States
Marshall University 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- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36