The Master of Arts in Psychology provides study of biological, social-developmental, and cognitive bases of health and human behavior, with concentrated emphasis on how adjustment in these realms serves as the platform for later health and chronic disease outcomes.
Psychology, M.A.
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Overview
The program also cultivates advanced competence in research methodology required to interpret and evaluate applied research data. For students in both thesis and non-thesis options, elective courses in the domains of experimental and applied psychology, health psychology, infant-family mental health, cultural competence, and other basic and applied areas round out coursework requirements for the degree. Students on the thesis track also complete an empirical master’s thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Physiological Psychology
- Typical and Atypical Development
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods and Measurement
- Graduate Research Methods (Regression)
- SOP ANOVA
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 12 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a recommended score range.
Recommended Verbal Reasoning score:
151Recommended Quantitative Reasoning score:
150Recommended Analytical Writing score:
4The recommended range represents scores typically accepted at this institution. Scores outside the range may still be considered.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test 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.
General Requirements
In most cases, the bachelor’s degree must include the number of credits associated with four years of post-secondary academic study. Applicants with three-year degrees from Bologna signatory countries may be considered on a case-by-case basis. In addition to supplying all other application documents required by USF St. Petersburg and the desired graduate program, applicants with 3-year Bologna degrees must include an official diploma certificate and diploma supplement (in English) from the degree granting institution.
Tuition Fee
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871 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 871 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
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871 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 871 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State Applies to you
425 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 425 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Saint Petersburg
- 1132 - 1750 USD/monthLiving Costs
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