Use the Science of Psychology to Make a Difference
With a Master of Science degree in psychology from Augusta University, you'll be well prepared for a career in mental health or research, or to work toward a doctoral degree. While earning your degree, you will gain practical experience in clinical, research and/or teaching internships and have the opportunity to complete an independent research thesis. Graduate students in our program work closely with our faculty in psychological assessment, therapy, and research. Students also share close bonds with each other through our cohort model.
The MS Program in Psychological Sciences is designed as a full-time, day-time, and year-around program. Most students finish the degree in two years. The Clinical/Counseling Program is accredited by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for a period of 2017-2027.
Psychological Sciences
Summerville Campus
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This track is geared toward meeting the academic requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor license in Georgia. It is a 60 hour program and requires 600 hours of clinical internship. The program is based on a cohort model with all students beginning in fall semester. The clinical track is accredited by the Masters in Psychology & Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).
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This track prepares students to work as a research assistant or associate immediately after graduation. Graduates of this track typically work under the direction of doctoral level researchers coordinating large research projects. Students gain intensive research experiences through a first year research practicum with a faculty mentor and 450 hours of research internship. It is a 40 hour program completed over 5 semesters. Some students also use this degree to teach psychology at the college level and teaching internships are an option.
This track is a traditional doctoral preparatory track and requires an independent research thesis. Students gain intensive research experiences through a first year research practicum and a second year research internship. It is a 41 hour program completed over 5 semesters.
The MS Program in Psychological Sciences is designed as a full-time, day-time, and year-around program.
Most students finish the degree in two years. Students complete coursework in core psychology areas such as learning, developmental, social psychology, and research methods, as well as specialized courses in assessment, therapy, and research skills.
The department offers a limited number of graduate assistantships which reduce tuition and provide a monthly income in return for services to the university (grading objective tests, conducting library searches, answering office phones, collecting research data, tutoring students, etc.). These are assigned by the Department Chair each semester from among those students applying or recommended by the faculty.
Interested in learning more about the M.S. in Psychology Program? Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about the different program tracks, the program requirements, and the application process. To RSVP, send an email to psychology@augusta.edu with your name and email address by Wednesday, January 17th. We will send you a link to the open house.
Annual M.S. Program Report 2023-2024
| Clinical/Counseling | Experimental | |
| Number of Applications Received | 65 | 11 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA of Admitted Students | 3.48 | 3.50 |
| Number of Students Admitted | 11 | 5 |
| Number Newly Enrolled | 9 | 2 |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 17 | 7 |
| Number of Graduates | 5 | 3 |
| 5-year Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% |
| Percent of Graduates in Past 2 Years Granted an Associate License | 40% | N/A |
| Percent of Graduates from past 3 Years Who Became Fully Licensed (LPC) | N/A (43% are in doctoral programs, 57% are employed) | N/A (45% are in doctoral programs, 50% are employed) |
| Percent of Courses Taught by Adjuncts | 19% | 10% |
| Clinical/Counseling | Experimental | |
| Number of Applications Received | 75 | 13 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA of Admitted Students | 3.76 | 3.53 |
| Number of Students Admitted | 17 | 4 |
| Number Newly Enrolled | 9 | 4 |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 17 | 9 |
| Number of Graduates | 7 | 5 |
| 5-year Graduation Rate | 83% | 93% |
| Percent of Graduates in Past 2 Years Granted an Associate License | 69% | N/A |
| Percent of Graduates from past 3 Years Who Became Fully Licensed (LPC) | 44% (24% are in doctoral programs, 76% are employed) | N/A (44% are in doctoral programs, 56% are employed) |
| Percent of Courses Taught by Adjuncts | 13% | 0% |
| Clinical/Counseling | Experimental | |
| Number of Applications Received | 73 | 22 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA of Admitted Students | 3.61 | 3.44 |
| Number of Students Admitted | 11 | 6 |
| Number Newly Enrolled | 9 | 5 |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 16 | 11 |
| Number of Graduates | 7 | 5 |
| 5-year Graduation Rate | 91% | 100% |
| Percent of Graduates in Past 2 Years Granted an Associate License | 55% | N/A |
| Percent of Graduates from past 3 Years Who Became Fully Licensed (LPC) | 22% (17% are in doctoral programs, 83% are employed) | N/A (40% are in doctoral programs, 43% are employed) |
| Percent of Courses Taught by Adjuncts | 13% | 0% |
