M.A. Psychological Sciences at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Psychological Sciences is designed for students seeking re-specialization in psychology or intensive research experience as preparation for applied research positions or doctoral study. It covers the biological, social, developmental and cognitive bases of health and human behavior and builds advanced research methodology skills.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 36 credit hours include a 9-credit core (Graduate Research Methods, Introduction to Advanced Psychology, Research Methods and Measurement), 12 credits of required courses (three of Typical and Atypical Development, Cognitive Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, plus a professional issues course), electives, and a 6-credit thesis or non-thesis project (directed research or internship). Students pass a comprehensive exam in statistics and research methodology.

Career pathways

Human service and clinical health research positions; applied research roles in data analysis and grant writing; teaching at high schools and 2- and 4-year colleges (with 18 graduate hours in psychology); doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychological Sciences M.A.: GRE scores; undergraduate Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods courses; a professional statement of intent (maximum two pages); two letters of recommendation (three preferred), one academic; two writing samples including one APA-style paper; an academic CV; an upper-level GPA worksheet; and a post-application survey. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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