George Mason University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The goal of the doctoral program is to train students in the principles and applications of psychology. The program provides knowledge of the basic content areas in psychology and practical experience in applying this knowledge to solving human problems in life, work, and school. The program offers the following concentrations: applied developmental psychology, biopsychology, clinical psychology, human factors/applied cognition, and industrial/organizational psychology.

The master's degree in psychology has concentrations in applied developmental psychology, biopsychology, human factors/applied cognition, industrial/organizational psychology, and school psychology. The department does not offer a master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, but a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical psychology is available for students who have been admitted to the doctoral program concentration in clinical psychology.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above