Overview

Key Features

The Research Psychology program at Seattle Pacific University emphasizes research methodology and allows you to work with faculty in the classroom and in the lab. As you benefit from Seattle-area opportunities and resources in this master's of psychology program, you’ll gain the practical, marketable skills needed for a research career — or to enter a PhD program.

The MS in Research Psychology program at Seattle Pacific University is unique in that it provides an accelerated (11 months) program that does not compromise knowledge and skills necessary for jobs or further education. This program's flexibility also benefits students in multiple ways:

Prepares career-bound students to —

Enjoy a close and collaborative faculty that works closely with you as you gain advanced professional skills.

Gain research and statistical skills needed for jobs in a range of areas from basic laboratory research to industry.

Learn how to write grants to fund both applied and research projects.

Become highly employable in careers pertaining to research, data analysis, and the like.

Gain the experience needed as you progress through the coursework and your thesis, becoming competitive in future job searches for research positions.

Custom design your capstone project (e.g., grant application) to focus on your career goals.

Benefit from the Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that the employment rate between 2014 and 2024 for psychology professionals is projected to grow by 12% for survey researchers and by 19% for market research analysts.

Experience how SPU’s Christian faith context enables you to explore and integrate diverse, current, and controversial scientific research questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Statistics 1

Research Methods and Statistics 2

Christian Faith and Worldviews

Grant Writing

Research and Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 861 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

At least two letters of recommendation.

Complete official transcripts from any college or university you’ve attended.

A 3.0 or better GPA in your most recent 45 quarter credits, or in all undergraduate work.

A passing score on the entrance exam for your program.

Satisfaction of program-specific entrance requirements.

Payment of the application fee of $50 or $75, depending on the program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23595 USD / full

≈ 23595 USD / full
Out-of-State

23595 USD / full

≈ 23595 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23595 USD / full

≈ 23595 USD / full

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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Funding

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