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Admission Preparation Program (APP) leading to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology University of California, Riverside - UCR University Extension University of California, Riverside - UCR University Extension, USA

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USD 32950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 200

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Admission Preparation Program (APP)

Prepare yourself for academic success in an American university, with supported transition into your undergraduate degree program. Receive personalized advising, and participate in classes, seminars, and workshops to help you develop academic soft skills like intercultural and socio-emotional awareness and understanding; critical thinking and analysis; time management; and real-world problem solving. Refine key technical academic skills like analytical reading, academic writing, research, presentation, and academic English language to help you succeed in the American college classroom.

What You'll Learn

  • Gain an understanding of the American college application process
  • How to articulate and demonstrate intercultural and socio-emotional awareness and understanding
  • Develop critical academic skills to ensure college course success
  • Methods to improve your academic English speaking and writing

Leading to: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

For undergraduate instruction, UCR Psychology provides students with a broad range of opportunities in coursework, research experience, and applied internships. Scientific research is a significant focus in the department where most classes emphasize theoretical approaches and also the methods of scientific investigation of critical psychological questions. There are many undergraduate research opportunities in the wide variety of laboratories in the department. General areas of study include thinking and perception, brain and behavior, development and aging, personality and motivation, language and communication, groups and identities, and health and well-being.

Undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in psychology. In addition, we offer interdisciplinary degrees in Law & Society and Neuroscience.

Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. degree in psychology is designed to provide broad exposure to fundamental knowledge in psychology and to methods psychologists use to conduct research.

Bachelor of Science

The B.S. degree in psychology has a similar focus to our B.A. degree. However, there is a greater focus placed on research methodology, theory, and training within the many research labs in our department

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32950

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 200

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14436 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    •  $12,000 For International Year One UG

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