Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Master’s program at Illinois State University

The Cognitive and Experimental Psychology graduate sequence emphasizes study in basic research content areas (e.g., behavioral neuropsychology, conditioning, perception, learning, memory, psycholinguistics, and cognitive development) and the development of quantitative and methodological skills. The sequence focuses on three content areas: behavioral, neuroscience, and cognitive science, which provide a critical foundation for advanced graduate study and can facilitate entry into research-related careers in non-academic settings. The objectives of this sequence include building a solid foundation of basic psychological research, which will help students understand and explain behavior.

The master degree can be completed with two years of full-time enrollment on campus.

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A student applying to a master program must:.

Have earned a four-year bachelor degree or its equivalent from a college or university prior to fall admission.

Admission is offered only for the fall semester and is very competitive. Admission offers are sent in March. The Council for Graduate Schools stipulates that an applicant has until April 15 to accept or decline an admission offer. Some admission offers may be delayed until applicants notify the department that they are declining admission.

A grade of B or better in Psychological Statistics (PSY 340 or equivalent), or a score of 144 or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE General Test.

Missing courses will be added to your curriculum and must be completed during you first year of graduate study.

The GRE is not required for applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. The GRE may be submitted to establish math proficiency.

Nature of the experiences that are relevant to being admitted to the graduate sequence.

How your interests and goals fit with this graduate sequence.

The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of . They are intended as a way to facilitate a student progress to degree while providing important professional development.

Be admitted as a degree-seeking student to a graduate program.

Be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 graduate credits) during the fall or spring semesters.

Admitted Graduate may be offered a graduate assistantship, depending on the availability of funding. Graduate assistantships are subject to verification of employment eligibility under U.S. immigration laws and the receipt of anticipated state funding by the University.

See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.