Abilene Christian University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Psychology

Program Description:

ACU's Master of Science degree in psychology is a 36-hour program for students desiring to obtain a graduate level degree that provides a knowledge of psychology rather than one that emphasizes the practitioner orientation of clinical, counseling or school psychology. This degree prepares students for further graduate study in a variety of areas of psychology.

Why the Master of Science in Psychology at ACU?

• Small class sizes maximize training quality and efficiency

• Acclaimed faculty is comprised entirely of professional psychologists and psychiatrists

• Ample research opportunities

• Extensive counseling opportunities

Degree Process

ACU's M.S. in Psychology is a 36-hour program.

Affordability/Financial Aid

Graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis (students work from 10 to 20 hours per week). Benefits include a monthly salary and tuition reduction. GAs will gain valuable experience by working with professors in research and the classroom, giving them an edge when applying to doctoral programs.

Accreditation:

ACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional body responsible for accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be considered for admission to the Psychology program, the following conditions must be met: • Graduate School application and fee • Official transcripts of all undergraduate work (indicating the acquisition of a Bachelor of Science degree and a GPA of at least 3.0) • Three Graduate School recommendation forms (at least two from psychology professionals) • A two-page purpose statement describing career goals, professional interest, and reasons for wishing to enter the psychology program at ACU • Applicants must have completed at least 12 hours of psychology coursework (See website for details). If a student fails to meet one or more of the requirements outlined above for unconditional admission to a graduate program, the appropriate admission committee may choose to grant conditional admission with the understanding that in order to stay in the program, the student must satisfy certain conditions.

# of Credits Required:

36

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

787 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

15662 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

15662 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999