Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

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This master's programme prepares students for careers in human resources, substance abuse counseling, and research. It combines psychological theory with practical training in organizational behavior and clinical practice. Students engage in coursework and hands-on experience through partnerships with healthcare and community organizations. The programme supports further doctoral study in psychology.

Focus areas include Human Resource Management, Substance Abuse Counseling, Clinical Practice, Research, Organizational Behavior, Diversity in Practice.

The MA in General Psychology requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, concentration-specific classes, and practicum experiences. Students complete a capstone project or thesis depending on their chosen track.

Graduates work as human resource specialists, substance abuse counselors, research assistants, or pursue doctoral studies in psychology.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required materials include a personal essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a course-by-course evaluation for international applicants. Prerequisite courses in General Psychology and one additional psychology elective are required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time and part-time options with once-a-week classes; some online course offerings available at Garden City and Manhattan locations. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Adelphi’s main campus occupies 75 acres in Garden City, Long Island, with residence halls, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and facilities such as the Nexus Building. Additional learning hubs serve students in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, while online programs extend the university’s reach. New York City and Long Island provide the wider setting for study, professional opportunities and campus visits.

The institution began as Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn in 1863 and was chartered as Adelphi College in 1896. It moved to Garden City in 1929 and became the first private coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, Adelphi is organized into eight schools and colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Willumstad School of Business, the College of Nursing and Public Health, the Derner School of Psychology and the School of Social Work.

Academic study combines small classes, faculty mentoring, internships, research and hands-on learning. Students can choose from undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including accelerated 4+1 pathways and online options. Adelphi offers study-abroad programs ranging from faculty-led and alternate-break experiences to full-semester placements. International students join a community drawn from around the world and have access to support services throughout their academic journey, with immigration information available through the university’s admissions programming.