MS the Field of Applied Psychology at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science program in applied psychology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest psychological theories, research topics, and methods to inform real world issues and improve practices. Students develop in-depth knowledge in cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, and clinical psychology through a sequence of courses in research methods and statistics and foundational courses in cognitive neuroscience and social and clinical psychology. Elective courses help bolster desired areas of expertise.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 36 credits, including 12 credits in research methods and statistics courses, 12 credits in core courses, and 12 credits in selected courses. Students can choose to complete an optional research track by taking 3 credits in PSYC 6295, 3 credits in PSYC 6296, and 6 credits in selected courses to fulfill the selected course requirement.

Career pathways

The program is designed to address the clear and growing need in industry, public service, and government for employees who are proficient in mixed methods and capable of executing and evaluating both qualitative methods (e.g., focus groups, interviews) and quantitative methods (e.g., survey design, behavioral research).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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