Course variations

Course summary

This program offers students a general curriculum of study emphasizing experimental psychology. It is designed to complement the strengths and interests of the present psychology faculty and facilities and reflects the current state of the discipline of psychology. It consists of a traditional and academically oriented forty-eight credit curriculum and requires the successful completion of a qualifying comprehensive examination and an empirical thesis project. The program is designed for successful completion over two academic years.

Program modules

The modules include PSY 4105 Gerontology, PSY 4115 Learning and Behavior, PSY 4125 Advanced Physiological Psychology, PSY 4135 Advanced Sensory Processes, PSY 4155 Psychopharmacology, PSY 4165 Memory Organization and Retrieval, PSY 4225 Advanced Psychopathology, PSY 4215 Health Psychology, PSY 4235 Assessment and Evaluation, PSY 4245 Behavioral Medicine, PSY 4265 Developmental Psychology, PSY 4315 Personality and Motivation, PSY 4325 Social Cognition, PSY 4335 Advanced Groups Theory, PSY 4625 Principles of Neuropsychology, PSY 4415 Directed Studies I, PSY 4425 Directed Studies II, PSY 4515 Master’s Thesis I, PSY 4525 Master’s Thesis II.

Entry requirement for international students

Students are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree with either a major or minor in psychology. For those students without a psychology major/minor, a minimum of twelve undergraduate credits in psychology (including courses in Introductory Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics) must be completed. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.25 may be admitted on a probationary basis. Fulfillment of any one of the following requirements will satisfy English language proficiency requirements: a minimum TOEFL paper-based score of 550, computer-based score of 213, or internet-based score of 79; IELTS score of 6.5; possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language; or successful completion of Level 112 of the intensive program at an ELS Center accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the Academic Director.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Saint Joseph'S University

Department name

Graduate Arts and Sciences