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Overview
The master degree in Experimental Psychology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, general is designed for students who wish to pursue further doctoral work in a non-clinical field of psychology. Upon graduation, students are likely to pursue careers in academia or research.
Key Features
- The master's degree in Experimental Psychology, BCBA is for students who wish to achieve certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- This course of study allows completion of coursework and supervised experience to become eligible to sit the international certification exam.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Topics in Psychology: Journal and BCBA Review
- Psychological Statistics
- Advanced Studies in Psychopathology
- Advanced Studies in Personality Theory
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Neuropsychology
- Conditioning and Learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology View 917 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. 153 (verbal)
144 (quantitative)
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Undergraduate course in statistics and/or research methods with a grade of B or higher.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Letter of Intent (400-500 words) detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- GRE General Test. Preferred minimum scores: 153 Verbal and 144 Quantitative. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).
Tuition Fee
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International
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 32500 USD for the full programme and a duration of 12 months. -
National
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 32500 USD for the full programme and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
17776 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17776 USD for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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