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MS Psychology at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The graduate program in Psychology is characterized by individualized study leading to the Ph.D. degree. Emphasis is placed on research, teaching, and professional career development. Each student is associated with one of the five program areas offered in the department: Each student's particular interests dictate in part the course of study followed. Within all areas, research is an integral part of graduate study. Usually, the research is empirical, but it may be applied or basic, depending on the problem of interest.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits at the 400, 500, 600, or 800 level is required, with least 18 credits at the 500 and 600 level, combined.

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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 . Applicants with superior undergraduate (particularly junior and senior years) or graduate grade-point averages will be considered for admission. Although a major in psychology is not required, it is common, and other applicants typically have a broad undergraduate background that includes 12 credits in psychology. Undergraduate study in psychology should include a course in statistics and a psychological methodology course. Previous research experience is important in most program areas.

Duration: 30 credits

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