Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology - Quantitative Psychology in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Quantitative Psychology graduate program emphasizes applying statistical techniques to address challenges in both theoretical and practical psychology. This curriculum offers essential groundwork for pursuing higher-level graduate education and opens doors to teaching positions at community colleges or various roles in corporate and industrial settings. Key goals involve establishing a strong understanding of core psychological concepts to interpret and predict human actions. Participants develop expertise in employing computers and digital tools for gathering, organizing, and examining data, gaining competence with standard statistical programs and web-based research methods. The Quantitative Psychology track concentrates on implementing mathematical approaches to resolve issues in psychological theory and real-world applications. This program serves as vital preparation for further academic pursuits and creates pathways to instructional positions at two-year colleges or diverse opportunities in commercial and industrial environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
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
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. You must 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. The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. Include a curriculum vitae or resume that lists your experience. This can be paid or unpaid experience, internships, volunteer work, etc. Include the following information. Personal Statement Provide the names and email addresses for three individuals who will write a letter of recommendation for you. A writing sample is optional for this sequence. If you choose, you can upload a scholarly paper (5-15 pages long). 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
Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university prior to fall admission
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. You must 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. The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. Include a curriculum vitae or resume that lists your experience. This can be paid or unpaid experience, internships, volunteer work, etc. Include the following information. Personal Statement Provide the names and email addresses for three individuals who will write a letter of recommendation for you. A writing sample is optional for this sequence. If you choose, you can upload a scholarly paper (5-15 pages long). 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
14,044