Program Overview
The Psychology at University of West Georgia is a MA programme in Psychology, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Carrollton, 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
- History and Philosophy of Psychology
- Psychology of Dreams
- Psychology of Myth and Symbol
- Horizon Seminar
- Groups and Group Process
- Eastern and Transpersonal Psychologies
- Psychology of Gender
- Psychology of Love
- Parapsychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Follow these steps to apply to a graduate program
- Step 1 Online Application
- Step 2 Official Transcripts and All Required Documents
- Step 3 Graduate Entrance Exam
- Step 4 Program Specific Requirements
- Step 5 Verification of Lawful Presence
- Step 7 - Check the status of your application
Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
- Official GRE scores- minimum 140 Quantitative, 146 Verbal
- 3 letters of recommendation: The Department of Psychology requires that college level faculty who are familiar with the applicants academic abilities submit at least two of the three letters of recommendation. The third letter may be submitted by an employer and/or supervisor. Exceptions may be made in special cases with permission from the Chair of the Department of Psychology.
- Personal narrative statement
- A semi-autobiography of where you are in your life and how you got there, your interests in psychology and related areas, and why the University of West Georgias program in Humanistic Psychology is of special interest to you. Average length: 4 pages.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of West Georgia 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 West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, United States
Public university in Carrollton, Georgia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
