Overview

Key Features

This Psychology program from Portland State University has a curriculum that allows you to complete a master's degree on the way to a doctoral degree. You'll learn to use innovative conceptual and methodological tools while working closely in faculty teams with community partners to understand and solve social problems.

The faculty are clustered in five concentrations — applied developmental psychology, applied social psychology, community psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and applied quantitative psychology — and provide you with a rich training experience in an apprenticeship model. With cohorts of 10 to 12 students each and a small faculty-to-student ratio, we will ensure that you have the support and experience you need to succeed.

The graduates are in high demand and you’ll leave our program prepared to work in a variety of applied research and academic settings, including private and public organizations, research institutes, and universities.

Career opportunities:

The graduates go on to positions all over the country, in a range of settings, from private and public organizations to research institutes and universities.

Recent alumni have been hired at Stanford University, Harvard School of Public Health, Colorado State University, Brigham Young University Portland Public Schools, Oregon Departments of Education and Corrections, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Multnomah County Health Department, Amazon, Microsoft, NW Natural, NASA, the National Institute of Mental Health, Northwest Professional Consortium, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Oregon Geriatric Education Center, and at health insurance firms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Univariate Quantitative Methods
Multiple Regression and Multivariate Quantitative Methods
Advanced Applied Social Psychology
Advanced Applied Developmental Psychology
Advanced Organizational Psychology
Electives
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution (may be in progress at the time of application, but must be completed before admission can be finalized)
Preparation in research methods, statistics, and experimental psychology or equivalent
At least a 3.25* undergraduate GPA, with a mean of approximately 3.80 (*This is a typical GPA and not a requirement)

Area of Emphasis: When applying to the program you will need to choose one of the five areas as your primary interest.

Personal Statement: In 500 words, share your academic and professional goals, with a focus on your background, research interests, as well as your interest in working with particular faculty in the Psychology Department.
References: Submit contact information for at least three references from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8712 USD / year

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In-State

5904 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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