What will I learn?

The Master of Science in General Psychology (MSGP) program was developed in 1981 to offer general training in the psychological sciences. It is a research-intensive program aimed at providing post-graduate training to students wishing to explore an advanced degree program or to explore an advanced career path in psychology. Many students go on to doctoral study following the MSGP program.Students in the MSGP program are not required to take a minimum number of credits each semester, so they can move through the program at their own pace. With our emphasis on flexibility, experiential learning, and individualized mentorship, we strive to equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in diverse career paths. Specifically, our program is designed with the following key goals in mind:Selection of Specialty Study in Psychology. The MSGP program offers students an opportunity to explore various facets of psychology. We aim to assist students in discovering their passion and selecting a specific area of concentration. This focused approach serves as a solid foundation for their future applications to Ph.D. programs.Opportunity to Enhance Academic Record. For students who possess above-average academic abilities, the MSGP program offers the opportunity to improve their chances of going into a PhD program through rigorous coursework, professional development, and research experiences.Training to Function at the Masters Level. Our program also serves to prepare students for master's level positions in various professional domains within psychology.Improvement of Current Job Prospects. For some students, the MSGP program can help to advance their current career outcomes. Whether passionate about research or not, our program has options to help students move up in their own careers.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (33 Hours)

Tuition fees

$18,514.00 (15,62,099) per year

USD $18,514 for 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

107 Scates Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelors degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher