Overview

Psychology from University of the Virgin Islands does not itself lead to licensing, but does seek to prepare practitioners to use the science of psychology for the promotion of human well-being, specifically in the provision of psychological services to children, adolescents, and families in the mental health and judicial systems, in schools, and in a wide variety of other applied community settings in the territory.

Students at Psychology from University of the Virgin Islands will:

complete a rigorous theoretical and empirical academic basis in human development, research methods, testing and measurement in counseling, and psychopathology (including the biological influences on human functioning),

gain knowledge in vocational and psychological assessment and intervention, substance abuse, depression, suicide and crisis intervention/prevention, and as-needed consultative services for “at-risk” individuals and families to promote and enhance their well being.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classic and Contemporary Approaches to Personality

Human Growth and Development throughout the Life Span

Research Methods in Applied Settings and Program Evaluation

Abnormal Psychology

Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice

Psychological Counseling: Orientation and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Undergraduate and graduate grade point average(s) of 2.5 or above, as reported on official transcript(s) mailed from issuing institutions.

Completed application form and nonrefundable application fee.

Three letters of recommendation.

A written statement of intent

A plan of study approved by both the student’s advisor and the program director should be in place before the student begins formal coursework.

TOEFL score

Tuition Fee

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International

23580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 786 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

23580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 786 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

12390 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 413 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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