Master of Psychology at East Carolina University

The Psychology is a Master degree offered by East Carolina University at its main campus in Greenville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Master of Psychology

Can you see yourself doing organizational research in a large human resource department in a Fortune-500 company? Are you ready to train for a secure inflation-proof career with national and international opportunities?

The master's in psychology, with a concentration in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology, prepares students for jobs in both the public and private sector, in areas such as personnel research, wage and salary administration, human resource development, statistics, personnel management, job analysis, selection and placement, training and development, organizational development, performance evaluation, and entry-level management. Further education at the doctoral level is also an option. The skills required to be a successful I/O psychologist include intellectual ability, problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, high career motivation, and a high level of interpersonal skills.

Five I/O psychologists and two additional faculty members who are actively involved in the program provide instruction for the program. Class sizes range from eight to 10 students per year. A typical course of study includes a background in statistics and research skills, applied study in the area of I/O psychology, and elective courses.

Each student in the program must also complete an internship that provides practical experience in an organizational setting. An internship is an opportunity to do professional work under the supervision of another professional, and may entail either personnel research or applied activities, such as training, selection and appraisal, job analysis, or other similar functions.

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Program Coordinators by Concentration Area:

I. Research Skills - 3 s.h.

PSYC 6430 - Statistics and Research Design

II. Ethics and Professional Practice - 3 s.h.

(Select one of the following courses.)

PSYC 6404 - Ethics and Law in School Psychology
PSYC 6465 - Ethics and Professional Practice

III. Concentration Areas - 22-33 s.h.

(Select a concentration in consultation with the program coordinator.)

A. Clinical Psychology Concentration - 33 s.h.

(Admission to the clinical psychology concentration is contingent upon admission to the clinical health concentration in the health psychology doctoral program.)

1. Clinical psychology core (15 s.h.)

PSYC 6450 - Advanced Psychopathology
PSYC 6466 - Psychotherapy Concepts and Techniques
PSYC 6468 - Psychotherapy: Theories, Research, and Practice
PSYC 6484 - Cognitive Assessment
PSYC 6485 - Clinical Assessment

2. Clinical psychology electives (9 s.h.)

(Select 3 courses from the below list.)

PSYC 6406 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYC 6407 - Cultural Psychology
PSYC 6408 - History of Psychological Thought
PSYC 6414 - Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 6421 - Social Psychology
PSYC 6428 - Cognitive Psychology

3. Clinical psychology practicum (9 s.h.)

(Select any combination of practicum courses from the below list.)

PSYC 6460 - Clinical Psychology Practicum I
PSYC 6461 - Clinical Psychology Practicum II
PSYC 6462 - Advanced Clinical Psychology Practicum I
PSYC 6463 - Advanced Clinical Psychology Practicum II
PSYC 7995 - Advanced Clinical Psychology Practicum III

B. Industrial and Organizational Psychology Concentration - 33 s.h.

1. Industrial and organizational psychology core (15 s.h.)

PSYC 6437 - Psychometrics
PSYC 6343 - Psychology of Organizational Behavior
PSYC 6420 - Issues in Personnel Selection
PSYC 6521 - Special Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSYC 7431 - Regression and ANOVA

2. Approved electives (18 s.h.)

C. School Psychology Concentration - 22 s.h.

(Admission to the school psychology concentration is contingent upon admission to the pediatric school psychology concentration in the health psychology doctoral program or to the MA/SSP school psychology program.)

1. School psychology core (22 s.h.)

PSYC 6001 - Seminar in Psychology
PSYC 6333 - Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 6406 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYC 6407 - Cultural Psychology
PSYC 6409 - School Assessment I
PSYC 6410 - School Assessment II
PSYC 6452 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 6467 - Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Children and Families

IV. Applied Research, Internship, or Thesis Options - 6 s.h.

(Select by concentration area and in consultation with the program coordinator.)

A. Clinical Psychology Concentration - 6 s.h.

(Thesis is the only available option for this concentration.)

PSYC 7000 - Thesis (6 s.h.)

B. Industrial and Organizational Psychology Concentration - 6 s.h.

(Select the internship or thesis option.)

1. Internship (6 s.h.)

PSYC 6970 - Internship in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
and a 3 s.h. approved elective
and an approved 3 s.h. elective

2. Thesis (6 s.h.)

PSYC 7000 - Thesis (Repeat once)

Note:

The thesis is required of students admitted to the doctoral program.

C. School Psychology Concentration - 6 s.h.

(Select the applied research or thesis option.)

1. Applied Research (6 s.h.)

PSYC 6519 - Directed Research I
PSYC 6520 - Directed Research II

2. Thesis (6 s.h.)

PSYC 7000 - Thesis (Repeat once)

Note:

The thesis is required of students admitted to the doctoral program; either thesis or directed research projects are required for students admitted to the CAS program.

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Psychology at East Carolina University

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, international graduate applicants follow the same steps as a U.S. applicant with a few exceptions as identified in Red font. Step by step instructions are identified below:

Complete the ECU Online Graduate School Application: One application fee and one set of supporting documents should be submitted for each program of study applying to.
Pay the Application Fee: Payment will be made through the self-service portal prior to submission of the application. The payment portal accepts debit or credit card only.
Provide Foreign Transcript Evaluation:

An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts indicating that, at minimum, the US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree has been awarded by an accredited college or university is required.

Provide Official Transcript(s) & Diploma Copy: A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English must be uploaded to your application.
Provide Evidence of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education (minimum of 18 credit hours) at a United States school, you are required to take a standardized English language exam or complete the ECU Language Academy (ECULA).
- Language Exam Options: The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo English Test or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The paper- or computer-based TOEFL exam is accepted by request only.
ECU Language Academy: You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Also, if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy may be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of all levels of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available on the Intensive English Program website. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
Provide Official Standardized Admissions Test Results: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange for an official score report to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service (GRE or GMAT). ECU’s institutional code is 5180. ECU does not have departmental codes.
Upload Statement of Purpose: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your personal statement (why you believe you would be a good candidate for the program) to your application. You may want to use resources to help you write a personal statement in English such as this webinar.
Provide Letters of recommendation: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange to have LOR’s submitted electronically with the online application. Review your program’s application requirements to determine the number of letters, if any, that they require.
Upload Resume: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your most recent resume to your online application.
Provide Financial information: If/when you are admitted to a graduate program at ECU you will be required to provide certified evidence of financial resources adequate to cover educational costs and living expenses. Documents only need submitted if/when an offer of admission is extended.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Psychology

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

Managers
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

Self-employed;
Work for the federal government, including the military: or
Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Psychology at East Carolina University

Application Fee 75

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Master of Psychology at East Carolina University

East Carolina University

United States of America, Greenville