MA in Psychology
The Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) degree program will prepare students for application to doctoral programs, to pursue a profession in the field of psychology, or to become better leaders in their industry.
This MA in Psychology is a top-ranked program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of psychology in an intimate and supportive learning environment. With a strong clinical emphasis, courses and coursework are focused on how the art and science of psychology can be applied to further our understanding of human behavior and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
This program is offered both on-ground and online.
Program Benefits
Top Program in the US
Consistently listed as a top choice for graduate psychology programs by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Campus Locations
The MA in Psychology program is offered at three different campus locations in West LA, Irvine, and Calabasas.
Quick Facts
| Format: | Evening |
| Terms: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Location: | West Los Angeles, Irvine, Calabasas |
| Length: | 1.5-2 years / 36 - 48 units |
| Tuition: | $1,425 per unit |
Convenient Evening Format
Classes offered on weeknights and occasional weekends.
Small Class Size
Providing a supportive learning environment and meaningful student-faculty interactions.
Values Centered
Students in this MA program are empowered to make a lasting impact through academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.
Top-Ranked Program
Pepperdine is one of the highest-ranked universities in the US and ranked the top choice for Psychology Graduate Schools.
No GRE or Standardized Tests Required
We offer an equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to succeed rather than test scores.
Nationally-Recognized Faculty
Faculty are scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements, professional expertise, scholarly credentials, educational and clinical experience.
Start Terms: Fall, Spring, & Summer
Student:Faculty Ratio
GSEP Average Class Size
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Reach out to us to learn more about Pepperdine's MA in Psychology program.
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Fill out the Request Information form to learn more and get in contact with an Enrollment Officer.
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Start Your Application
Submit the application form early to meet scholarship and enrollment deadlines. It takes less than 15 minutes.
Program Deadlines
Fall Term: Extended Priority Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not yet required. You may be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship.
Fall Term: International Student Deadline: Submitted application and supplemental materials required.
Antiracism and Antidiscrimination Statement
The MAP and GSEP psychology division stand in solidarity against racial inequities and injustice and other forms of discrimination and oppression. We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that is enriched and strengthened by diversity including but not limited to race, ethnicity and national origin, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class, age, ability status, and religion. GSEP also encourages all community members to engage in critical learning and reflection to strengthen our capacity for being effective, active, and outspoken against all forms of racism and intersectional oppression.
Student Experience
- Build community and lifelong relationships with peers and colleagues through a cohort model and optional residential experience. This community extends beyond the MA in Psychology program to the larger GSEP and Pepperdine family.
- A dedicated Enrollment Services Officer will make your admissions process easy and comfortable with experience in supporting both international and domestic students.
- Integration of domestic and international students across campuses. Dedicated support for international students is provided through the Office of International Student Services (OISS).
- Opportunities to participate in university social, sporting, cultural, and spiritual events.
- Cohort model designed to build upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
- Partnerships with professional networks and conferences and a robust alumni network.
Expand Your Career Possibilities
A masters in psychology is valuable in many professional settings, including mental healthcare facilities, and marketing and advertising agencies. After earning your degree, you may pursue employment in a variety of roles.
Tuition and Scholarships
Pepperdine GSEP generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance. Incoming GSEP students may be eligible for approximately $10,000 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
Please note: Online psychology programs are not eligible for GSEP Scholarships.
| Total tuition | $51,300 - $68,400 |
| GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
| Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $41,300 - $58,400 |
*GSEP scholarship amount is based on data from the 2021-2022 academic year and only includes new incoming students who received aid from Pepperdine within GSEP programs. Does not include other external forms of financial aid.
Alumni and Faculty Spotlight
"Our faculty members bring richness and depth to both their research and their teaching. Many of our faculty have private practices or work in practice actively, making a huge difference for our students." - Dr. Thema Bryant, Professor, APA President-Elect
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