AMP Psychology

Earn your BS and MA in 5 years!

The Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP) in Psychology offers students the opportunity to earn their bachelor's and an advanced, two-year Master of Arts degree in five years! And with only one year of graduate tuition! Saving you time and money.

Through our program’s rigorous curriculum, emphasis on research, and hands-on learning opportunities, you will gain the skills most PhD programs look for in their candidates, as well as those sought by employers

Why Do an AMP in Psychology?

• Gain knowledge in psychological science and the scientific method
• Benefit from numerous research opportunities and develop a close working relationship with a faculty mentor
• Foster your written and oral communication skills
• Better position yourself to earn a doctoral degree or to gain employment in research-related careers
• Unsure of your future professional goals but want to further your knowledge and professional development

Eligibility

Undergraduate students must discuss career goals and declare interest in an AMP to the Psychological Science Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Anjolii Diaz, no later than their Sophomore year and have secured an AMP mentor from the Department of Psychological Science. Official AMP applications must be submitted and completed by Spring of students’ Junior year. Performance in advanced statistics and seminar/honors courses, as well as faculty-student research match, will be used to help determine admission.

Please note that our Psychology Master’s program does not lead to licensure.

Check out this example course plan!