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What will I learn?

Are you interested in understanding human behavior, mental processes and how people think, act and feel? A psychology degree is highly valued by employers who are looking for analytical and reasoning skills.

Why Study Psychology at Northwest

Psychology majors explore the scientific study of a person’s thoughts and behaviors. Northwest faculty help students understand three core areas: scientific research methods that enhance critical thinking skills, evidence and claims knowledge; insight into an individual’s behavior, motives and thought processes; and the understanding of the biological and social factors that contribute to human development, cognitive skills, relationships and personality.

Career Opportunities

Counseling
Psychotherapy
Applied behavior analysis
Case management
Mental health services

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$15,031.52 (12,68,269) per year
Fees are calculated on 28 credit hours - 14 each semester; Tuition fee is for 2023-24 academic year and may subject to change in coming years

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

270 Administration Building,

MARYVILLE,

Missouri,

64468, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates.

A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;

A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.

Minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:

TOEFL - 61

IELTS - 5.5

PTE - 44

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) - 162

GTEC - 1100

iTEP - 3.5

SAKAE - 11 to 12

EIKEN - Pre-1 (2304)

TOEIC - 586

Duolingo - 95

MET - 46

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Northwest Missouri State University

Programs are career-focused, meaning students gain the skills required for a competitive edge in the tough graduate job market.

  • Main campus in Maryville, Missouri
  • 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • 96% graduate prospects rate
  • Focus on profession-based learning