Program Description

The MS Psychology Program at Mercy University is a 36-credit academic experience that can be completed in 2 academic years. The core components of the program center on theory, research, and field experience. The MS Psychology Program offers classes in a variety of modalities, including: face-to-face, synchronous, asynchronous, and blended formats. Students are free to select classes in formats that work best with their busy lives.

There are two main reasons why students join the MS Psychology Program at Mercy University. The first is for career advancement with their current employer. Several employers encourage their employees to pursue a masters degree and provide incentives to do so. The second reason is to gain a broader depth of knowledge and experience in an effort to build a competitive resume for academic pursuits beyond the masters degree.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.  Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional acceptance.  Applicants are required to have completed a minimum of 12 credits in Psychology and a statistics course with a grade of “B” or higher.
• No GRE Required,
• In a 2–3 page personal statement that addresses the following: 
  • Describe your interest in studying Psychology as a discipline
  • Describe why you are pursuing a Masters in Psychology
  • Explain why you have chosen Mercy University to pursue this degree
  • Discuss how you plan to use your Master’s degree in Psychology to meet your personal career goals

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Tuition fee for 15 credit is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $53,344.