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Master of Arts in Psychological Research (STEM)

California State University, Long Beach

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,922/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 39,967 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, United States

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Master of Arts in Psychological Research (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Psychological Research (MAPR) program is designed to provide foundational graduate education in the content areas and research of general psychology to prepare for a master’s-level career or entrance into a doctoral program. All graduate seminar courses have an enrollment of 15 or fewer students which facilitates close communication and intellectual stimulation among participants. The program is designed to be completed in two years.

Why Choose CSULB

The Master of Arts in Psychological Research (MAPR) program is designed to provide graduate education in the content areas and research of general psychology in order to prepare students for doctoral work or for master’s-level careers. It is a two-year, full-time program.

The core seminars cover basic areas of psychology including cognition, learning, physiological/sensory psychology, social, personality, health, clinical, developmental psychology and quantitative methods. Students are required to complete a research thesis as their culminating experience.

Faculty work closely with students to provide training and hands-on cutting-edge research experience. This mentor/mentee relationship leads to co-authorships, conference presentations and laboratory experience that fully prepares you for either the doctorate or workforce route. See the “MAPR Faculty Mentors” tab for more details about their areas of research

Capstone Project Options:

Thesis

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,922 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University, Long Beach

CAD 26,332 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No scholarship for International students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.