Masters or PhD in Psychology?

thomas6241
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:11:05 +0000

Hi Juillet,

Thanks for such a detailed reply. This is very helpful with understanding what is necessary for me to become competitive for a master’s or PhD program.

As for choosing to take some classes and seeking out a research position or going the masters route, I will choose a masters program. I can’t afford to pay for classes without student loans while a master’s program will allow me to use grad loans to fund it. Just one class at a local 4 year school is $800 per class for undergad.

I realize you mentioned it would be ideal for me to take 2-3 basic psychology courses for a master’s program but would it be possible to be admitted with no psychology background but a good gre? Thanks.