Overview

Psychology at Old Dominion University is appropriate for students wishing to develop research skills and knowledge of general psychology appropriate for pursuing study in a doctoral program in psychology or for those seeking the master's as a terminal degree. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong background in research methods and general psychology so that the student will have a wide range of choices for future professional development.

Learning outcomes

This program is not a clinical or counseling training program, and those holding an MS degree in Psychology as their highest degree cannot be licensed as a clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, some courses and research areas are relevant to clinical psychology. Some students who intend to pursue clinical training at the doctoral level enter the MS program in order to increase their overall knowledge of the field of Psychology. These students use their MS degree to strengthen their resumes for application to doctoral programs in clinical psychology.

Graduate students are required to work closely with members of the faculty and to participate in the research and other professional activities that are available within the department. In the area of human experimental psychology, studies are being conducted in industrial/organizational psychology and human factors, personality, social behavior, cognitive processes, developmental, and community psychology. Research topics include friendships, memory development in children, parenting, program evaluation, sex roles, and neuropsychological aspects of vigilance, driving behaviors, simulation, substance use, aging, and coping with chronic illness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research

Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design

Regressional and Correlational Design

Human Cognition

Sensation and Perception

Developmental Psychology

Advanced Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application and fee
Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
Passport identification page, if available

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14580 USD / year

≈ 14580 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

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