MA in Psychological Science

Cleveland State University (United States) · 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, United States

About University:

Public education in Cleveland was first started in 1870, when Cleveland YMCA began to offer free classes. By 1921, the program had grown enough to become separate from YMCA, being renamed Cleveland YMCA School of Technology. Two years later, the school offered courses towards a bachelor's degree for the first time. This is now regarded as Fenn College's founding date, although the college would not be formally renamed until 1929. Fenn College took over several buildings in the area including Fenn Tower, Stilwell Hall, and Foster Hall.

In 1964, the State of Ohio purchased the entirety of Fenn College's campus in downtown Cleveland and established a commuter college that targeted area residents. This new institution became known as Cleveland State University.Industrialist James J. Nance served as Chair of the first Board of Trustees. Over the next several decades, Cleveland State University quickly grew in size, and claimed over 15,000 students in 1997. However, only six hundred students resided in University housing.

In the mid 2000s, President Michael Schwartz ended open admissions and implemented a vision to move from a U.S. News & World Report fourth tier university to a second tier university.

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About University:

Public education in Cleveland was first started in 1870, when Cleveland YMCA began to offer free classes. By 1921, the program had grown enough to become separate from YMCA, being renamed Cleveland YMCA School of Technology. Two years later, the school offered courses towards a bachelor's degree for the first time. This is now regarded as Fenn College's founding date, although the college would not be formally renamed until 1929. Fenn College took over several buildings in the area including Fenn Tower, Stilwell Hall, and Foster Hall.

In 1964, the State of Ohio purchased the entirety of Fenn College's campus in downtown Cleveland and established a commuter college that targeted area residents. This new institution became known as Cleveland State University.Industrialist James J. Nance served as Chair of the first Board of Trustees. Over the next several decades, Cleveland State University quickly grew in size, and claimed over 15,000 students in 1997. However, only six hundred students resided in University housing.

In the mid 2000s, President Michael Schwartz ended open admissions and implemented a vision to move from a U.S. News & World Report fourth tier university to a second tier university.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

MA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Psychological Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 15000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 11900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 22500

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6

TOEFL

78

PTE

50

Duolingo

105

Undergrad GPA

3

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Intake Deadline 1

10 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Bachelor Degree

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Official transcripts from undergraduate institutions.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two (2) letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    A personal statement. Write a brief autobiographical sketch stressing events or experiences that have contributed to your interest in psychological research (e.g., undergraduate courses or background; work experience; personal philosophy). What experience, if any, have you had in conducting psychological research? What are your goals and particular interests as a researcher in psychology, and how do you anticipate that the CSU program will help you satisfy them? What area or areas of research are you most interested in pursuing? Applicants must identify at least one faculty member with whom they would be most interested in working and who may also serve as a potential thesis advisor. While applicants are encouraged to consider the core members of the Psychological Science Program as potential thesis advisors, other faculty in the Department of Psychology may be considered as well.

  • Test Score Report

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    IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo

  • Credential Evaluation

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    You are required to order an evaluation of your foreign education credentials from one of our three approved servicers: Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) , World Education Services (WES) or SpanTran.

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