New Jersey Psychology Master's + PhD & Doctorate

The Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham currently offers a range of different programs for those with an interest in psychology. These include undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs. Additionally, a focus is placed on those students who wish to change or enhance their career, which is why many of the programs are offered through distance learning solutions. Students are fully supported to gain experience in the field, through the connections made by faculty staff at the university itself. Additionally, the school offers mental health services to the community, and students are encouraged to take part in this in order to gain practical experience. [full profile]

At the Kean University School of Psychology, you can study towards undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology. On an undergraduate level, the focus is on general psychology, or on a combination between psychology and occupational health, including psychiatric rehabilitation. The graduate degrees exist in psychological services and human behavior and organizational psychologies. These degrees will prepare you to work in the field of psychology across a range of different industries, be they directly in the community, in the public sector, or even through a private practice. Finally, they also offer the Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy for those who wish to work with families. [full profile]

Montclair State University offers a huge range of psychology graduate programs. You could choose to follow the combined BA and MA in general psychology, or go more in-depth with various Masters of Arts in Psychology (general, industrial/organizational or clinical). Finally, they also offer a school psychology certification. If you choose the MA in Clinical Psychology, you must choose between Latina/o Psychology or Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Montclair State University is a college of humanities and social sciences, which means they have a focus on putting you, as a student, central to all operations. As such, the learning environment is fully supportive. [full profile]

The Psychology Graduate Degree Program at New Jersey City University focuses specifically on educational psychology. This prepares you to work directly with members of the community, particularly within educational establishments. It is also possible to complete a research thesis, although this must be supervised by a faculty member. This is something the school fully supports and drives towards. Additionally, they also offer a professional diploma in school psychology, and a combination of the two. The university delivers their degrees both to those who already have formal psychological education, in particular in human services, and those who are completely new to it. [full profile]

At the Ramapo College of New Jersey, there are various graduate programs in psychology that you can follow. All courses available through the college follow four pillars, which are described in all Ramapo education. These are international, intercultural, interdisciplinary and experiential. This means that all courses require a hands on approach, which is delivered through the course curriculum but through extracurricular activities as well. Additionally, they offer various opportunities to study abroad and to conduct internships to assist in certain studies. The college is committed to making sure that you are pushed to the limits of your intellectual capabilities and beyond. [full profile]

The award winning faculty in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences, are noted for their extensive research in many different areas including Behavioral Neuroscience and Health and Psychology in addition to clinical and cognitive psychology. They believe in being committed and passionate about bringing together only the best in both scientific research and teaching. Offering programs for both graduates and undergraduates, the latter of which being invited to take part in the various different research projects. In addition to this there are also several available opportunities for practical experience by taking internship experiences and fieldwork. [full profile]

In addition to Experimental Psychology, the Master of Science Degree at Seton University also offers the chance for concentration in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience. It is recommended for graduates who wish to study the scientific methods of psychology so that they may apply these skills to research projects, teaching positions and employment in related field settings. Upon completion of this program, students will be better equipped to go on and apply to study a Doctoral Degree in Experimental Psychology and Neurosciences as well as Scientist-Practitioner based Doctoral Degrees in related fields. The program offers two separate tracks, one contains a thesis, the other, an alternative. [full profile]