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MPS Psychology of Leadership at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The M.P.S. degree in Psychology of Leadership is designed for individuals who are in the early and middle stages of their organizational careers, currently in or aspiring to leadership positions. The content of the program is appropriate for individuals employed in a wide range of functional specialties and industry sectors, including public agencies. The M.P.S. degree in Psychology of Leadership examines the nature and role of leadership across varied organizational settings.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 33 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Total required credits for the MPS: 33 credits at the 400, 500, or 800 level; at least 27 must be at the 500 or 800 level, with at least 6 at the 500 level. Courses include Psychological Foundations of Leadership, Foundations of Behavior, Motivation, and Attitudes at Work, Ethics and Leadership: Psychological and Social Processes, Capstone Experience (Scholarly Paper).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Educational Background Students who do not have a GPA of at least 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the quality of their overall application. Applicants who are still completing their baccalaureate requirements at the time of application may be admitted to the Graduate School provisionally , pending the awarding of the baccalaureate degree. Students are also expected to have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience prior to admission. Core Application Packet Completed official online Graduate School application and payment of nonrefundable application fee.

Duration: 33 credits

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