General Psychology (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
18
Total Credits
18
Time to Completion
12 Months
Locations
Mankato,Online
Overview
The General Psychology graduate certificate provides a broad exposure to the major areas of psychology, as well as opportunities to apply psychological science to real-world issues.

Program Highlights
- The certificate is designed for teachers of psychology at the high school level who need graduate-level coursework in psychology to further their knowledge of the discipline and/ or meet post-secondary faculty qualifications for accreditation.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- A one-page personal statement outlining your reason for selecting graduate study in this program and how the program aligns with your career goals. Include in this statement whether you are currently teaching, or plan to teach, at the high school or college level.
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
General Psychology GC Application Deadlines
U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
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Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
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