Drexel’s Master of Science (MS) in Psychology is ideal for students who wish to pursue advanced education in scientific psychology and research methods.

This research-based program allows students to take their first step into graduate education and begin a path toward further educational and career opportunities. The curriculum trains students in a range of research experiences in neurocognitive and behavioral sciences. In addition to required coursework, students must complete a minimum of eight hours per week of laboratory work with a research mentor. These activities culminate with the successful completion of an empirical thesis.

UNIQUE OFFERINGS OF DREXEL'S MS IN PSYCHOLOGY

• A mentor model in which students are assigned to work one-on-one in a specific faculty member’s lab
• A customized curriculum focused on training within a variety of specializations including neuropsychology, health psychology, forensic psychology, and applied cognitive and brain sciences
• A full-time, two-year graduate curriculum in scientific psychology and research methods
• Completion of an empirical master’s thesis
• Option for Graduate Assistant experiences

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MASTER'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Master’s degree in psychology requirements include meeting the general University requirements for admission, including a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants to the graduate program in psychology are also required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general tests. Only applications for full-time status are considered.

Various factors are considered in choosing students. These include background in psychology, undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) GPA, GRE scores, a personal essay, and letters of recommendation. The minimum expected combined GRE score is 302, with scores 150 on each section (verbal, quantitative) of the GRE.

MASTER'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY THESIS

Students earning their master's degree in psychology should begin working on the thesis during their first year, developing ideas and examining the existing research literature. The thesis advisor can provide guidance in all areas of developing and writing a thesis and must approve the thesis topic before the student begins significant exploration on the proposed topic. The Research Methods course is designed to help students with the thesis process. Additionally, the Drexel Library provides the additional information on the submission and binding process.

If you have further questions, please contact us at drexelms@drexel.edu.

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