Masters/PhD in Psychology/Neuroscience options

[bjcheung77]

Interesting, I like to decide and try to make my own educational path with what I can afford.  The following might be appealing for you.  I would recommend these options before going for the For-Profits like Capella.  The universities below have been discussed in length on the sister site as well as this board.  Anyways, here goes...

Notable programs: I would have recommended the FutureLearn degree from Deakin (an Australian Uni) MS Sustainable Development & Humanitarian Action for $12K AUD ($8.5K USD) but it's not a psychology program.  This program is very unique and the one from FutureLearn ARU Project Management is on my Radar of possible programs to pursue...

FutureLearn/ARU Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/degrees/angl...management
FutureLearn/Deakin Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/degrees/deak...ian-action

1) Just because you have a BALS-Psych concentration, I recommended you take 4 VESI courses that are 3 graduate credits each towards Amberton's MAPD and select your major in Psychology.  From the VESI courses, take the ones that are closest to Psychology as possible since these are "education" credits.  Total cost should be ~$9K. $290 x 4 at VESI, $7640 at Amberton

VESI (Augustana University) Link: https://www.virtualeduc.com/direct_accou....php?uid=1
Amberton Uni Link: https://www.amberton.edu/programs-and-co...tails.html

2) You're an international learner, try a UK Uni... If Edx doesn't come out with their MS Psychology by the end of the year, OR if it's more expensive than this following program, I would recommend a MS Business & Organisational Psych from Coventry in the UK (top 15 school beating out Birmingham & Leeds), they use FutureLearn as their partner.  Total cost is $14K GBP, which is roughly ~$17.5K USD

FutureLearn Link: They have degrees with Australian/UK universities.  https://www.futurelearn.com/degrees
Coventry Business/Psych Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/degrees/cove...psychology

3) Since you're from India, you can study at the worlds largest distance university - IGNOU Indira Gandhi National Open University, they offer a Masters and a PHD in Psychology.  It's local and amazingly affordable for their graduate distance education programs! Moreover, they're ranked #1 in India for distance ed.  If I read that correctly, MA is $15.8K Rs and the PHD is $14K Rs (Indian Rupees, what is that in USD?!)

IGNOU Schools Network Link: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school
IGNOU Social Sciences Link: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/...programmes

4) The TESU capstone course got you ansty?  Feeling the need to write some more?  Well then, I suggest getting yourself a FREE Masters of Theological Studies degree from NationsU.  rlw74 completed a BALS.SS in Sept 2017, then completed a MTS in Sept 2018.  I noticed you're going to get the BALS-Psych in Sept 2019, you can probably get the MTS by Sept 2020.  The only difference is, you get it FREE - just because you're you and I am me! (I tried to make a rhyme, anyways, there is a $25 application fee).

Nations U, they are Nationally Accredited, but it won't matter since they're CHEA & USDOE recognized - https://nationsu.edu/masters-degree-programs/

5) Since we talked about a school in India, let's talk about it further!  IGNOU has a program I have never seen before, M.Phil/PhD in Gandhian Thought & Peace Studies.  This requires a Masters degree for admission and the FREE degree in #4 will hit the spot just nicely.  You then need to take the M.Phil for 36 credits and the final PhD will be 48 credits.  Course fee is the same at $14K R's/year.  

IGNOU M.Phil/PhD Gandhian Studies Integrated Link: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/...tail/622/2

6) Did I mention you're an international student? Well for the Masters or PHD, why not travel to South Africa!  UNISA is one of the largest distance universities in the world, probably almost as large as IGNOU.  It's not local, but still, very affordable and has a Masters and PHD in Psychology. Tuition is cheap, after so many years, I still can't find/calculate how it works!

UNISA Link: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/...ifications