Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Alabama Huntsville 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Huntersville, 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
- [\'Professional Development in Research and Teaching\', \'Graduate Practicum in Teaching and Career Exploration\', \'Statistics for Experimental Methods\', \'Psychometrics\', \'Concentrated Readings/Research in Specialization Area\', \'Industrial/Organizational Psychology\', "Master\'s thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Pre-requisites for the M.A. program are a bachelor\'s degree in psychology, including coursework in experimental design and statistics. Prospective students who do not yet have these pre-requisites can take the necessary pre-requisites in our undergraduate curriculum; students should contact the Chair of the Psychology Department to discuss this possibility.
Documents for Graduate Studies
- Official transcripts: From all colleges and universities attended (minimum GPA accepted 3.25)
- GRE scores for the general exam: Minimum scores Verbal + Quantitative = 300, with no scores below 150. Ideally, the percentile rank will be 50 or above for each section of the exam.
Documents for Department of Psychology
- Three letters of recommendation: From university professors; at least two from psychology professors
- Letter of intent: A description of why you want to study experimental psychology at UAH and with which faculty member you would potentially like to work
- Empirical research report: An APA-formatted research paper describing data you have collected and analyzed. If this is not a paper you completed for a class but a publication that you completed with other authors, the applicant must be first author on the paper.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alabama Huntsville 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 University of Alabama Huntsville
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, United States
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of Alabama System and is classified among "R2: High...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months