MA Psychology in Human Factors / Applied Cognition

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

George Mason University

Program Overview

This specialization trains students to apply basic research skills in the cognitive sciences to "real-world" problems. Faculty help place students who do not have real-world experience in a part- or full-time practicum before completing their degree. Practicum placements use the extensive resources of the local Washington, D.C. area.

Students in our MA program can elect to focus on either professional training or preparation for a doctoral program. Both tracks stress the analytic and empirical methodologies that are used in all phases of interactive systems design (where this is broadly defined to include any human-machine system). The power and interpretation of these techniques reside in their close ties to cognitive theory. The professional training track emphasizes coursework and practical experience; the doctoral preparation track involves students in ongoing research projects.

Program Key Stats

$36480 (Annual cost)
$ 75
Aug Intake : 1st Feb


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Clinical psychologist
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  • Educational psychologist
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Further education teacher
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  • Occupational psychologist

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