Overview

The Nova Southeastern University program in General Psychology strengthens the effectiveness of career professionals working across many different industries beyond traditional clinical psychology, as well as preparing traditional psychology students for advanced doctoral programs.

What Can I Do with a Master's in General Psychology?

Regardless of your chosen field, the more skilled you are at relating to and collaborating with others in our increasingly diverse society, the more successful you are likely to be in your career.

This non-clinical program delivers a comprehensive foundation of psychology theory and research, as well as covering all prerequisite courses needed to transition into a doctoral program. Embark on our General Psychology track or the Applied Health Science concentration for those in the health care profession.

The graduates apply the edge they gained from their M.S. in General Psychology at law firms, law enforcement agencies, hospitals and clinics, in social services, corporate HR, just to name a few occupational arenas.

Why Choose NSU?

100% online: earn your degree on your schedule
Two specialty tracks, including Applied Health Science
Empirically based
Just 30 credits (10 courses)
Covers prerequisites for doctoral progression
No GRE required
Does not require a bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Human Growth and Development
Social Psychology
Research Design
Psychological Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 288 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application form.
Pay the nonrefundable US $50 application fee.
Submit official transcripts for a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a foreign credential evaluation.
Preferably hold a degree in psychology, education, behavioral science, social work, or a related field, or demonstrate counseling aptitude through relevant experience.
Meet one requirement: 3.0 GPA in last 60 undergrad credits, or 18 graduate credits with 3.0+, or GRE score of 300.
Submit a 500‑word Statement of Professional Goals describing relevant experience and long‑ and short‑term goals in General Psychology.
Provide two electronic recommendations from faculty, advisors, or supervisors.
International applicants must submit English‑proficiency scores if required.
An interview may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year
Out-of-State

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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