MS in Psychology at San Diego State University

San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a Master of Science (MS) in Psychology through its Department of Psychology. This program lasts for two years and is designed for students looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of psychology. The tuition fee for this program is USD 14,301. To be eligible for admission, students must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. SDSU accepts scores from the IELTS and TOEFL tests for this purpose. Additionally, applicants need to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for the program.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor's degree from an accredited school. They need a minimum GPA of 3.00 for international coursework and must have been in good standing at their last school. Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all courses are finished and the final diploma is issued. Three-year degrees that are still in progress will not be accepted.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

A score at or above the 50th percentile on the Verbal and Quantitative sections is expected.

TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

A score of 80 out of 120 is needed for the TOEFL exam.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

A score of 6.5 out of 9 is required for the IELTS exam.

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Step One: Prepare Your Application Documents

To apply to San Diego State University, you need to prepare several important documents:

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Your SOP should include:

• Your background that relates to your planned graduate study.
• Your reasons for wanting to study psychology at a graduate level.
• Specific areas of psychology that interest you.
• Why you want to join San Diego State University’s program.
• Your long-term professional goals.
• Any other relevant information you feel is important.

The university also asks for details about your preferred faculty mentor and how their research aligns with your interests. Your SOP should be no more than three double-spaced pages.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

You need to submit three letters of recommendation.

CV/Resume

A resume or CV is also required.

Step Two: Gather Additional Documents

You must provide:

• An official transcript from every college you have attended.
• Your official TOEFL or IELTS score.
• Your GRE score.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process through the official San Diego State University application portal.

Step Four: Pay Application Fees

The application fee is USD 70, which is approximately INR 5,900.

You can pay using a credit card or PayPal.

For tuition fees, students can pay in installments. The first payment of $2,376 is due when you enroll, and the remaining amount is divided into three payments each semester.

If you live on campus, SDSU will charge housing and meal plan fees in eight installments throughout the academic year.

Step Five: Know the Application Deadline

The deadline for Fall admission (August) is February 1st.

Note: These dates are tentative based on last year's records. For exact deadlines, please consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"