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The Master of Arts in Psychological Science at The Catholic University of America is designed for students seeking to strengthen their background in psychology for doctoral program applications or career advancement. This thesis-optional program offers comprehensive training in statistics, research methodology, and various psychology fields, including clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, neuroscience, and social psychology. With high acceptance rates into Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs, strong faculty support, and opportunities for research and professional development, our graduates are well-prepared for success. Located in Washington, D.C., students can gain practical experience at prestigious institutions like the National Institute of Health.

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The M.A. in Psychological Science program is a 31-credit-hour degree program.

  • Research Methods
    • Research Methods in Psychology (Ph.D. level)
  • Statistics 
    • Statistics I (Ph.D. level)
  • Three Breadth courses
    • One clinical psychology course
    • One cognitive psychology and neuroscience course
    • One developmental and social psychology course
  • Five more courses in any area of psychology
    • a 3-credit research assistantship may be substituted for one of these courses

$1,650 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.