M.A. Psychology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Psychology is not a terminal degree and is earned by students admitted to the Ph.D. in Psychology. Training is offered in three concentrations: Clinical Psychology; Cognition, Neuroscience and Social Psychology; and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The clinical programme is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 30 credit hours comprise a 7-credit core (Regression and Generalized Linear Models; Introduction to Advanced Psychology), at least 10 concentration credits, electives, and 4 thesis credits, with a 2-credit practicum for the clinical concentration. A grade of B- or better is required in each required course, and students pass a comprehensive exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychology M.A.: students are not admitted to a terminal M.A. in Psychology; admission is only through the Ph.D. in Psychology. 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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