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Psychological Sciences (BA\/MA)<\/h2>\n

The BA in Psychology \/ MA in Psychological Sciences is an accelerated, five year program. It is best suited for students who know they want to pursue either a doctorate in psychology or who want to obtain intensive training in research design and data analysis for entry-level positions in industries such as health, pharmaceutical, banking, insurance, advertising or consulting. This BA\/MA program provides opportunities for early graduate study, mentored research training in psychology beginning in the junior year, presentation at research conferences and publication in recognized research journals beginning in the junior year, on-point training and preparation in research design, data management, and data analysis for students who desire a master’s degree as a terminal degree.<\/p>\n

Along with this degree, the psychology department offers the following options for graduate study: Psychological Sciences (MA)<\/a>,\u00a0Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MA)<\/a>,\u00a0Family\/Civil Forensic Psychology (Certificate)<\/a>, and\u00a0Criminal Forensic Psychology (Certificate)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please refer to our\u00a0programs of study<\/a>\u00a0page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs\u00a0offered within the university.<\/p>\n

Admission Requirements<\/div>
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Check with your program advisor to see if you are eligible to apply for the accelerated BA\/MA in General Psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Application Checklist<\/div>
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In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
\ncreated an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
\napplication process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
\nneeded to apply, as well as all of corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
\nprogram of interest.<\/p>\n