Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Psychology - Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences 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
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The graduate program in Cognitive and Experimental Psychology concentrates on fundamental research domains such as 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, offering essential preparation for advanced graduate work and opening doors to research-oriented professions beyond academia. Its goals involve establishing a robust base in psychological research to enable students to comprehend and interpret human behavior.
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
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. The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. 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 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
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. The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. 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 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