Prepare for Day One of Your Psychology Career

At The New School, we take pride in our diverse and innovative programs designed to prepare you for success in today's rapidly changing world. Our master's and doctoral programs in psychology will provide you with in-depth training and interdisciplinary research opportunities grounded in real-world application. Apply today and start shaping your intellectual future.

At The New School for Social Research, our 30-credit MA in General Psychology program provides students with a basic education in psychology and a solid foundation for further doctoral studies. Students take courses covering a wide range of topics, including cognitive, social, developmental, and abnormal psychology, substance abuse, mental health counseling, applied psychology and design, research methods and statistics. At NSSR, you'll experience first-hand the advantage that our well-rounded programs provide in addressing contemporary societal challenges.

  • Degree

    MA

  • Credits

    30

  • Start Dates A Year

    2

  • Full-time or part-time, on campus in downtown

    NYC

Unlock Your Potential: Transformative Graduate Education in Psychology

At The New School for Social Research, you'll find an environment where you're encouraged to ask questions, delve deep into your area of scholarly practice, iterate and collaborate. By choosing NSSR for your graduate degree in psychology, you'll gain:

Comprehensive Education: Our MA in General Psychology covers cognitive, social, developmental and abnormal psychology, substance abuse, mental health counseling, applied psychology and design, research methods and statistics.

Personalized Advising: Work closely with individual faculty advisors who assist you in curating a program that suits your interests and needs.

Influential Faculty: Learn from public intellectuals who are leaders in their fields, shaping global debates and pushing the boundaries of social sciences.

"There's something really beautiful about the diversity of the student body at The New School. We bring in and engage with all the global perspectives."

- Zuzanna, MA Liberal Studies 2019, The New School for Social Research

Join Our Unique Community

Become a part of a rich, vibrant, and diverse community of dedicated academics and intellectuals. Connect with students and faculty who share your passions, interests, and drive to investigate the challenges that face society today. Students work with an individual faculty advisor, who, together with the departmental student advisor, introduces them to the curriculum as a whole and helps them to formulate the program that best suits their interests and needs.

Take the Next Step

Students come to The New School to challenge convention and create positive change. If you're ready to acquire the skills and experience you'll need to shape our complex world, we hope you'll apply for one of our graduate programs.

Your Future is a Smart Investment

Discover unparalleled value at The New School, where our commitment to providing high-quality education at a reasonable cost ensures that you receive exceptional value for your investment. Alumni success speaks volumes about the caliber of education we offer, with a track record of swift employment and impressive average salaries. Your future awaits, and we're here to ensure it's both financially sensible and professionally rewarding.

Merit Scholarships Awarded
79%

of graduate students receive New School institutional financial aid.

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