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Tuition USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location San Jose, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology at San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University is a MSc 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: San Jose, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Clinical Assessment I
  2. Family Assessment and Intervention
  3. Psychology of Contemporary Families
  4. Advanced Psychopathology
  5. Child Psychopathology
  6. Life Span Development
  7. Clinical Psychology Practicum I
  8. Clinical Psychology Practicum II
  9. Advanced Group Dynamics
  10. Addictions and Treatment
  11. Professional Ethics for Psychologists
  12. Clinical Psychopharmacology
  13. Methods of Psychotherapy
  14. Crisis and Trauma Counseling
  15. Method and Design for Applied Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

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).

To be considered for admission into SJSU, graduate applicants must meet the minimum CSU Eligibility requirements and SJSU program requirements set forth by our individual departments. SJSU minimum requirements for graduate school eligibility are:
  • The completion of a 4-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a foreign country, or the completion of a U.S. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Hold a GPA of at least 2.5 (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a GPA of 2.5 in the last two years of full time study.
  • Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
  • Satisfactorily meet the minimum test scores for the English Language Proficiency Exam.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 State 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 San Jose State University

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San Jose State University

San Jose, United States

San Jose State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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  • Language English