MA in Psychology - Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences in Normal United States | Illinois State University

Illinois State University | Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The graduate program in Cognitive and Experimental Psychology concentrates on fundamental research domains (including behavioral neuropsychology, conditioning, perception, learning, memory, psycholinguistics, and cognitive development) while fostering quantitative and methodological expertise. This program centers on three key disciplines: behavioral science, neuroscience, and cognitive science, establishing an essential base for higher-level graduate work and preparing students for research-oriented professions beyond academia. Its goals involve creating a robust understanding of core psychological research principles to enable students to analyze and interpret human behavior effectively.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A student applying to a master's program must:

Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university prior to fall admission
Send official transcripts from each college or university, other than Illinois State, where graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. Have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA for 9 hours of graduate coursework. Undergraduate Psychology Coursework The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. The GRE may be submitted to establish math proficiency.In addition to meeting general requirements, a complete application will need to include the following items:

Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Writing Sample
Personal Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation Some applicants may be invited to visit the department during the spring semester. The Applicant Interview Day schedule includes meeting with current graduate students and other invited applicants, interviews with faculty members, lunch, and a late afternoon social. Invited applicants will be contacted by the graduate coordinator. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport

Tuition USD 17,592

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