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Psychology: Behavior Analysis, M.S.

A minor or major in psychology complements many fields such as law, business or teaching. A basic knowledge of psychology can illuminate some basic principles of behavior — a tremendous asset if one wants to communicate effectively, persuade, supervise or teach. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors.

If going for a psychology degree higher than a bachelor's, it helps immensely to work specifically toward that goal at least by the junior year.

The graduate programs within the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno may help you see some of the different directions you can go with a psychology degree.

Within psychology itself, people have a plethora of options to consider. Most people stereotype psychologists as one-on-one therapists with a couch in their office and a German accent. Although many people enter psychology with the intention of becoming therapists, there are other ways to continue in the field. Some programs focus on physiological psychology. For example, one could look at chemical interactions in the brain, or pursue research in how bodily functions affect psychological factors. Some areas of psychology are more high-tech, like the study of artificial intelligence, or human-computer interface and software design. Organizational management psychologists focus on training and supervision policies within organizations. There are psychologists who are interested in behavior in the courtroom, as well as other areas concerning law. Almost any field that exists outside of psychology includes an aspect relevant to psychologists.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Nevada Career Studio’s mission is to connect students, educators, and employers to meet the workforce development needs of the state, nation and global community by building student career readiness from early engagement, graduation and beyond.

Diversity, equity and inclusion statement
As a part of the Student Services Division, the Nevada Career Studio is continually seeking ways to learn, improve and iterate. We believe that inclusion and equity only improve when we listen to voices from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members from Reno and beyond.

We aim to build an equitable and inclusive culture whereby students and alumni have the opportunity to pursue and explore a meaningful career path regardless of personal background. Every day, our team strives to be inclusive, foster belonging, promote diversity, and create new opportunities and resources for everyone who comes into contact with the Nevada Career Studio Team.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
2.75 for a master’s degree
3.0 for a doctoral degree

Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
Duolingo: 105
TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Pearson (PTE): 59
Cambridge: 176

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno , Nevada ,United States