Overview
It is grounded in the Department's approach to psychology as a distinctively human science. It will educate future scholars and practitioners at the highest level of the discipline to make original contributions to theory and knowledge.
Key Features
- Our graduates will serve as researchers, consultants, leaders, and teachers who can creatively facilitate transformations in a global society.
- The Psychology: Consciousness and Society program at University of West Georgia will reflect three theoretical approaches to analyze the intersection of consciousness and society: Humanistic, Critical, & Transpersonal. These approaches will serve as reflexive and reflective anchors to the scholarly trajectory of our students in developing their own research interests.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Consciousness and Experience
- Culture and Subjectivity
- Studies in Mind-Body
- Human Science Methodologies
- Advanced Human Science Methodologies
- Critical Foundations of Psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 69
Other requirements
- Three letters of recommendation. Academic letters are preferred although other professional letters will be accepted.
- Official GRE Scores. There is no minimum but GRE scores will be considered in the applicant's profile and must be submitted. The program will not accept scores more than 5 years old.
- A current curriculum vitae listing contact information (including email address), educational background, employment history, awards and recognitions, presentations, etc.
- A reflective essay describing why you are drawn to this particular program and how you understand the relation of consciousness and society.
- A writing sample: an academic paper is highly preferred but other formats are acceptable.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 2,788 AUD / year (≈ 1,976 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 2,788 AUD / year (≈ 1,976 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 2,788 AUD / year (≈ 1,976 USD / year)
Living costs
Carrollton, United States
1,270-1,975 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.