Overview
The Psychology - Research and Experimental Psychology MA program from San José State University affords its candidates an opportunity for advanced study of psychological theory and research techniques with the following objectives in mind: To succeed in business, industry and or a research setting and to earn a Ph.D. in psychology.
Graduates with Psychology, Concentration in Research and Experimental Psychology from San José State University will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives and research methods across areas of experimental psychology (i.e., Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Physiological).
- possess an advanced level of competence in research methods, statistical techniques, and technical writing skills.
- achieve career enhancement through placement in a doctoral program or acceptance of a position requiring a master’s in psychology in the public or private sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Experimental Psychology
- Advanced Statistics
- Multivariate Analysis
- Developmental Psychology
- Physiological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Perception
- Personality Theory
- Social Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- Have the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree
- Have completed a minimum of 30 semester units in undergraduate psychology
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of all college and/or university course work
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all college and/or university psychology courses taken
- Have taken the GRE Exam (General Test only), although we do not require a minimum score for your application to be considered
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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