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Overview
Graduates of the Applied Psychological Science program of Pacific University Oregon will be employable as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), clinical/applied researcher, consultant, or similar job descriptions. Graduates may also be eligible for licensure as a mental health practitioner depending on specific state requirements. In Oregon, graduates meet educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist Associate or a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Program Aims | Applied Psychological Science
The goal of the master’s program in Applied Psychological Science (APS) is to foster learning of and competence in skills relevant to responsible and ethical conduct within clinical service and applied research settings. Students gain expertise regarding the impact of cultural, biological, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral factors on psychological phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the development of a strong theoretical and empirical foundation and on clinical and methodological skills that can be utilized in a number of applied settings.
The terminal master’s program in Applied Psychological Science is designed to prepare students for employment or to be a competitive applicant for doctoral programs. Graduates of the APS program will be employable as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), clinical/applied researcher, consultant, or similar job descriptions. Graduates may also be eligible for licensure as a mental health practitioner depending on specific state requirements. In Oregon, graduates meet educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist Associate or a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Professional Orientation & Ethics
- Cultural Foundations
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Development
- Biological & Cognitive Foundations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
66 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology View 1182 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree must be completed before beginning the master's program
- Two prerequisite courses before the beginning of the master's program: 1) A General or Introductory Psychology course and 2) a Statistics course
- The GRE is not required to apply to the master's program
- Strength and breadth of academic record
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point scale is desired.
- Applied and research experience
- Essay responses
- Strength of letters of evaluation
- Content of application forms and the care with which they have been prepared
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and IELTS is required for those for whom English is not the native language
Tuition Fee
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International
27417 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27417 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
27417 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27417 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Forest Grove
1410 - 2511 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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