Psychology (M. Sc.) (US Degree)

Psychology (M. Sc.) (US Degree)

Our Master's Program in General Psychology is a comprehensive exploration of diverse sub-fields within the discipline, covering topics such as Developmental Psychology, Psychopathology, Cognition and Emotion, Personality, and Clinical Psychology.

What is a Masters Degree in Psychology

Our Master's Program in General Psychology is a comprehensive exploration of diverse sub-fields within the discipline, covering topics such as Developmental Psychology, Psychopathology, Cognition and Emotion, Personality, and Clinical Psychology. This degree serves as a strong foundation for further academic pursuits, including applied clinical, counseling, or research-focused doctoral degrees, and offers a versatile path to careers related to health promotion and illness prevention.

Our program addresses contemporary challenges in general psychology, emphasizing the role of media in health and illness, multicultural counseling, and health issues in the context of global crises. It is research-centric, requiring students to conduct their research as part of the degree.

Why study for a Master Degree in Psychology

• Comprehensive Exploration
  
• Well-Rounded Education
  
• Academic and Career Foundation
  
• Academic Publication Chance with Professors
  
• Project Involvement
  
• Path to a Master's Degree
  
• Bright Future
  
• Small Class Sizes with Personalized Professor Interaction (9:1 student-professor ratio)

Career opportunities from a Masters Degree in Psychology

For graduates of our program with advanced knowledge in general psychology, various appealing career paths await, including roles such as:

• Mental Health Professional
  
• Family Support Advocate
  
• Curriculum Designer
  
• Research Data Analyst
  
• Mental Performance Coach
  
• Health and Wellness Specialist
  
• Corporate Gender and Diversity Officer

Program Structure

• Core Requirements
  
• Elective Courses
  
• Publications
  
• Projects with Professors
  

Entry Requirements

• Online application via Portal
  
• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years study and a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0. Certificates and transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
  
• Motivation letter
  
• Academic reference letter
  
• English Language Test: Non-native English speakers are asked to demonstrate English-language proficiency. If your first language is not English, but you completed an English-language high school or bachelor’s curriculum, you are exempted from submitting English test scores. We accept, among others, IELTS (min. 6.5 overall) and TOEFL (min. 79) test scores from within the last two years. Official test reports must be sent directly from the testing institution to Touro University Berlin’s Office of Admissions. Touro Berlin’s institutional TOEFL code is D631.
  
• As part of your undergraduate studies, you should have successfully finished four essential prerequisite courses: Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, and a research-related course like Experimental Psychology or Introduction to Empirical Research.
  
• If you haven't completed these prerequisite courses, possess a low cumulative GPA (CGPA), or hold a bachelor's degree unrelated to psychology, you may need to undertake our Psychology MA preparatory courses before commencing your studies.
• While there's no mandatory professional experience, we do take relevant research or professional background into account, especially for applicants without a psychology degree.
  
• Passport size photo
  
• Copy of passport or national ID card
  

Further information.