Overview

Do research, learn statistical analysis, and explore classes in personality and development. Take advantage of facilities for behavioral research with animals; cognitive psychology, social/developmental psychology, and physiology labs; and collaboration rooms and computer labs. Experience internships in criminal justice, mental health, and disability services as you shape your future career.

Psychology majors study traditional areas of psychology and its recent trends and theories. They receive extensive training in methodology and statistics. Many students join faculty-led research teams and conduct yearlong research projects. The Psychology program from University of Mary Washington emphasizes developing skills in critical thinking, writing, oral communication, and research.

Career Opportunities

An understanding of yourself and others puts you in line for jobs such as business research, social work, human resource management, computer applications, counseling and case management in social service and mental health organizations, and more. Or aim for graduate work for a future in fields like forensic psychology, counseling, and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Psychology

Lifespan Development Psychology

Statistics for Psychology

Social Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Abnormal Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth

Mentoring Children at Risk

Developmental Psychology: The Infant and Child

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UMW accepts both The Common Application and the UMW Application. Please submit the application along with an essay, application fee, or approved waiver.

Send transcripts and/or exam results – matriculation/secondary school certificates, mark sheets, diplomas – with a certified copy of the English translation, for high school work you have completed.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, using the Common Application Secondary School Report.

English Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and pay your enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
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22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
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In-State

9346 USD / year

≈ 9346 USD / year

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