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Psychology ( Quantitative Psychology Concentration)

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Tuition USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Murfreesboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology ( Quantitative Psychology Concentration) at Middle Tennessee State University is a MA programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 ( Quantitative Psychology Concentration) 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology ( Quantitative Psychology Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:

  1. Actuary
  2. Quantitative Analyst
  3. Data Analyst
  4. Risk Manager
  5. Financial Modeller
  6. Statistical Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. PSY 7210 - Advanced Psychometrics 3 credit hours
  2. PSY 6280 - Psychological Statistics: Regression 3 credit hours
  3. PSY 6281 - Psychological Statistics: Regression Lab 0 credit hours
  4. PSY 6290 - Psychological Statistics: ANOVA 3 credit hours
  5. PSY 6291 - Psychological Statistics: ANOVA Lab 0 credit hours
  6. PSY 6460 - Factor Analysis and Related Methods 3 credit hours
  7. PSY 6550 - Structural Equation Modeling 3 credit hours
  8. PSY 6560 - Computer-Based Statistical Packages 3 credit hours
  9. PSY 6585 - Test Construction and Validation 3 credit hours

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.25

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 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).

Admission RequirementsAdmission to the Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Quantitative Psychology requires:

  1. an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited university or college;
  1. an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken (generally 3.00 or higher);
  1. an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)\xc2\x97generally a minimum of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) on the combined Verbal and Quantitative sections is expected.
NOTE: Students who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted conditionally to a specific concentration. Students admitted conditionally must maintain a 3.25 GPA in their first semester (9 hours minimum) of required graduate courses in their concentration areas.Application ProceduresAll application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
Applicant must:
  1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  1. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
  1. submit official GRE scores;
  1. submit letter of intent stating goals and objectives;
  1. submit three required recommendation forms (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/pdf/ReferenceForm.pdf);
  1. submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
NOTE:Most applicants have completed 15 semester hours of psychology classes prior to admission to their graduate programs. Those applicants without 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology may be admitted to the programs but must complete those credits in addition to their graduate programs.NOTE: Admission to graduate study is competitive and not automatic for students meeting minimal admission requirements. Students are selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Each year the number of students admitted to the program depends on the availability of adequate faculty supervision.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Middle Tennessee 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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