Overview
The Psychological Science program at Rutgers University provides a foundation in research design and data analysis and an opportunity for individually supervised research apprenticeships. Our curriculum and training emphasizes scientific research methods that can be used to assist in the solution of real-world problems.
Unique program features
- Funding opportunities for highly qualified students
- Two different tracks: thesis track for students interested in further doctoral study and content track for non-academic research careers
- Weekly lecture series that allow students to engage with research
- Evening classes to accommodate students who work during the day
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Statistics and Research Design
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Psychology Statistics School Counselling View 558 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A B.A./B.S. degree with at least a 3.0 GPA from a recognized college or university
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Two (but preferably three) letters of recommendation addressing your potential for graduate study in psychology.
- A statement about your personal and professional goals. Identify whether you are interested in the Content Track or Thesis Track. For Thesis track, include areas of research and faculty members you might be interested in working with.
- A writing sample is encouraged, but not required
- Undergraduate courses in statistics and research methodology are strongly recommended
- GRE scores are not required but scores from the Verbal and Quantitative sections may be submitted.
Tuition Fee
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International
30816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15408 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
30816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15408 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
18696 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9348 USD per semester during 12 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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