Program Overview
The Psychology at California State University San Bernardino is a MSc 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 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Bernardino, 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
- Child and Spousal/Partner Abuse
- Community and Public Mental Health
- Community Disaster, Trauma and Resilience
- Professional Ethics and Law
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Substance Abuse: Detection, Assessment and Treatment
- Advanced Methods in Psychological Research
- Analysis of Variance
- Regression and Nonparametric Statistics
- Advanced Life-Span Developmental Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Family Processes
- Marriage and Family Therapy Skills II
- Marriage and Family Therapy Skills III
- Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I
- Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum II
- Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum III
- Advanced Practicum in Counseling Psychology I
- Advanced Practicum in Counseling Psychology II
- Advanced Practicum in Counseling Psychology III
- Thesis
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 2.5 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).
In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5;
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average in the major of 3.0 ("B");
- A baccalaureate degree in psychology;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- Submission to the department graduate admissions committee of a brief statement (one or two typewritten pages) of the student\'s preparation for graduate study, goals in a graduate training program and professional aspirations following receipt of the master\'s degree;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 264 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-04-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months