MA in Psychological Research (Thesis) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University

Texas State University | San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Students collaborate with expert faculty mentors, exploring research aligned with their academic passions. The Psychology Department provides comprehensive graduate support including dedicated workspaces, specialized research tools, data analysis software, conference travel grants, and assistantship opportunities.
This program cultivates proficiency in psychological research methodologies across diverse environments. Participants develop specialized knowledge about how biological, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral elements influence psychological processes, applying these insights to original investigations in their chosen fields. Emphasis is placed on mastering interpersonal abilities, research techniques, and statistical methods essential for ethically sound psychological research in both theoretical and practical contexts.
The M.A. in Psychological Research equips students with methodological expertise for conducting studies in various settings. Learners acquire specialized understanding of how multiple factors shape psychological phenomena, while developing crucial research capabilities and statistical knowledge necessary for ethical practice in fundamental and applied psychological investigation.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses) minimum 3.0 GPA in the following prerequisite courses: Introduction to Psychology Quantitative and Statistical Methods Experimental and Research Methods GRE not required research interest statement listing three faculty members in the Texas State Psychology Department whose research interests most closely match the student’s resume/CV including prior experience in research or clinical areas, awards, and scholarships statement of purpose (approximately 1–2 pages) conveying research interests, plans for graduate study, professional aspirations, and career goals. Students should indicate how their scholarly interests fit with those of specific faculty members in the Department of Psychology, as well as any relevant experience, special abilities, or skills (e.g., computer programming, fluency in another language). three letters of recommendation from non-related individuals familiar with the student’s scholarly work and/or relevant experience IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0 TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

Tuition USD 13,992

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