Overview

Completing a MS in Psychological Research at California State University may also prepare the student for doctoral studies in Psychology. Applicants to the MS program should first determine their sub-disciplinary area(s) of interest represented among our faculty and identify desired mentors based on match in research interests to serve as their faculty advisor before submitting an application. The Graduate Brochure contains the department application procedures.

Key facts

In our MS program, students complete a culminating project; this is typically a thesis which is an original research paper of publishable quality. Students are matched with a faculty advisor that supervises their research and provides professional development opportunities. Advisors play an active role in students’ planning and research process from the start. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor on a continual and intensive basis as soon as they begin their studies in the program. Through this relationship and cooperative research units, students can prepare for employment or doctoral study in any area of psychology related to/represented within our program faculty’s areas of expertise.Although the program is based on a core set of requirements through coursework, the structure of the program allows for specialization through research experience and research-based coursework. MS students progress through the program as a cohort formed from all students admitted in the same academic year. The program is planned for all students in a cohort to take coursework together throughout the program. Students engage in breadth requirements through formal classroom education, enrolling in coursework across the discipline of psychology. Although specific graduate course offerings vary year to year, courses satisfying each of the program requirements are offered on a regular basis allowing timely progression to degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Empirical Psychology
Survey of Contemporary Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
Seminar in Systems of Psychology
Theories of Personality
Seminar in Social Psychology
Psychology of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity
Developmental Processes
Advanced Psychopathology
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience
Seminar in Cognitive Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

31-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

a completed application for admission
one set of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State transcripts;
three letters of recommendation, from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential for successful graduate study. At least two letters from faculty are preferred. The link to send requests to referees can be found in the CalState Apply process;
curriculum vitae;
writing sample (i.e., sole authored research report, research proposal, and/or literature review);
personal statement that includes the applicant's research interests and professional goals, and outlines their interest in a particular faculty member’s (or multiple members’) research agenda.

Tuition Fees

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $471.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 USD / month

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