Program Overview
The Psychology at Oakland University 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
- Tuition: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, 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 Methods for Psychological & Behavioral Research I
- Advanced Methods for Psychological & Behavioral Research II
- Advanced Statistics for Psychological and Behavioral Research I
- Advanced Statistics for Psychological & Behavioral Research II
- Proseminar in Biological and Basis Processes
- Proseminar in Social and Behavioral Processes
- Cognitive Psychology: Theory and Application
- Animal Cognition
- Human Vision
- Neuroanatomy, Brain Development and Neural
- Social Cognition and Interpersonal Processes
- Self and Interpersonal Relationships
- Life-span Development Theories and Research
- Individuals and Communities
- Biopsychosocial Factors of Health and Wellness
- Evolutionary Psychology and Animal Behavior
- Culture and Trauma
- Emotion and Motivation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission to graduate study at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.
- The Master of Science (M.S.) in psychology degree is awarded upon satisfactory completion of 36 credits in an approved program of study, and successful completion and oral defense of an M.S. project as determined by the student\xc2\x92s advisory committee. The M.S. project must result in a written product (e.g., literature review, publication submitted to a professional journal, grant proposal). With the permission of the student\xc2\x92s advisory committee, a student may complete an M.S. thesis (PSY 691) rather than an M.S. project (PSY 690). Acceptance of the M.S. thesis by Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning requires a favorable recommendation by the advisory committee. All theses must conform to university standards (see Thesis and Dissertation). Courses in which a student receives a grade below 3.0 cannot be used to meet degree requirements. One course grade below 3.0 will result in the student being placed on academic probation. A student with two course grades below 3.0 is subject to dismissal from the program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oakland 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 Oakland University
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, United States
Oakland 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months