MA in Psychology

California State University, Los Angeles (United States) · 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States

About University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public university in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degrees, 122 master's degrees, and four doctoral degrees: a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in special education in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD). It also offers 22 teaching credentials.

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About University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public university in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degrees, 122 master's degrees, and four doctoral degrees: a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in special education in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD). It also offers 22 teaching credentials.

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Program Details:

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Institute

College of Natural & Social Sciences

Degree

MA

Duration

1.5 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Psychology

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 23500

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 8700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 15200

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6

TOEFL

80

PTE

53

Duolingo

105

Undergrad GPA

2.75

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • ATAS Certificate

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    If your academic records are not in English, please also submit an ATA certified English word-for-word translation of your documents to the credential evaluation agency.

  • Credential Evaluation

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    International applicants (those requiring a F/J visa or I-20 to study in the US) applying to a graduate/postbaccalaureate program with non-US academic records/transcripts are required to submit their official foreign academic records (with the institution's grading scale) to International Education Research Foundation (IERF) or World Education Services (WES) for a Course-by-Course, Detailed Transcript Evaluation Report.

  • Degree Certificate

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    Bachelor Certificate

  • Degree Transcript

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    Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Official transcripts Submit official academic records/transcripts and other requested information

  • Financials (proof of income)

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    Financial Sponsor information and a copy of their recent bank statement (or other official letters of financial support/guarantee/scholarship).

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Three (3) people who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you. At least two of these letters must come from academic sources (faculty members or others) who are familiar with your academic capabilities.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Statement of purpose – 400 to 500 words (maximum of two pages, double-spaced) indicating your reasons for wishing to pursue a research-oriented program, your particular areas of interest, and any experience relevant to your goals and interests. Indicate which faculty members you would like to serve as your mentor and explain your interest in working with them (note that this does not guarantee working with this faculty member).

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

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