Program Overview
The Psychology at Saint Joseph's 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Learning and Behavior
- Advanced Physiological Psychology
- Advanced Sensory Processes
- Psychopharmacology
- Cognitive Science
- Health Psychology
- Principles of Neuropsychology
- Memory Organization and Retrieval
- Comparative Psychology
- Gerontology
- Advanced Psychopathology
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Behavioral Medicine
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality and Motivation
- Social Cognition
- Advanced Groups Theory
- Phenomenon of the Self
- Advanced Child Psychopathology
- Ethics in Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Completed Graduate\xc2\xa0Online Application Form. \n
- Personal Statement (around 500 words) \n
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae \n
- Official sealed transcript(s) of undergraduate\nand/or graduate coursework. \n
- Transcripts can be mailed to the address\nbelow, or sent electronically directly from the academic institution. \n
- Mail transcripts to the attention of: Office\nof Graduate Operations \n
- Email transcripts to:\xc2\xa0gradstaff@sju.edu \n
- Two letters of recommendation. \n
- Applicants will provide recommenders\xc2\x92 contact\ninformation within the online application. Letters of recommendation\nshould be professional or academic. \n
- $35 application fee. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, United States
Saint Joseph's University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months