Psychology Schools in Maryland with Degree Program Overviews

There are more than 20 schools within the state of Maryland that have psychology degree programs. Read an overview of 10 of the largest schools' programs, requirements and tuition info and find out which school is the right one for you.

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Psychology Schools in Maryland

There are more than 20 schools in the state of Maryland that offer various degree programs in psychology. Psychology programs at these schools are available in a number of degree levels, from bachelor's to doctorate, and in specialties like counseling and clinical psychology. Practicing psychologists in Maryland must be licensed by The Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists. In order to be eligible to sit for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Maryland Jurisprudence Exam, candidates will need to have earned a doctoral degree in psychology. Students who do not intend to become practicing psychologists can still benefit from a degree in psychology in many career fields, including social work, human resources, advertising, and research, to name a few. Profiled below are 10 of the state's largest schools that award psychology degrees.

Bowie State University

Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland, is a 4-year college that enrolls over 5,500 students each year. Bowie students can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Both programs require students to complete 120 hours of course work. The major difference between the two programs is the foreign language requirement that Bachelor of Arts students will need to fulfill. Bachelor of Science students do not have to complete foreign language courses and are instead required to complete a social psychology courses and several psychology electives. Some electives available to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students include behavior analysis, educational psychology, and forensic psychology.

Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University is located in Frostburg, Maryland. The school enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. Undergraduate students in Frostbug can earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Bachelor's students at Frostburg will focus on four areas: biological bases, learning and cognition, developmental changes, and sociocultural psychology. Undergraduate psychology majors must also complete a capstone experience. Graduate students can earn Frostburg's Master of Science in Counseling degree. The master's program is designed to be completed in 2 years, then followed by a 1-year internship. The program is designed to prepare students for doctoral study.

Johns Hopkins University

Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins enrolls more than 20,000 students per year and receives more federal research and development funding than any other university in the U.S. The university's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offers a comprehensive program that introduces students to multiple facets of psychology. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences degree program instructs students on the major sub-disciplines of psychology, including cognitive, developmental, physiological and social psychology. It also emphasizes statistics and laboratory methods. The undergraduate program is often used as preparation for graduate study in psychology. Graduate students in psychology can earn the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological and Brain Sciences. The doctoral degree program focuses on advanced research and study in the sub-disciplines of psychology. It does not include a clinical training curriculum. Students may concentrate their studies in either biopsychology or cognitive and developmental psychology.

Loyola University Maryland

Loyola University is located in Baltimore and enrolls more than 6,000 students a year. Loyola offers several programs for students who are interested in psychology. Undergraduate students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the university. The bachelor's program is designed to prepare students either for a career or for graduate study and research. Loyola's undergraduate program focuses on six areas of psychology: clinical and applied psychology, social and multicultural psychology, developmental psychology, behavioral neuroscience, learning and cognition, and advanced topics. Graduate students can earn a Master of Science in either clinical or counseling psychology. Each option offers a thesis track or a practitioner track. Students can also earn a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. This can be earned independently or jointly with the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology.

Morgan State University

Morgan State University is a public 4-year college located in Baltimore. Morgan State has a student population of more than 8,000. Morgan students can earn the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This program requires students to complete 49 credits in psychology courses in addition to the general education courses. In addition to general psychology, some of the required courses include theories of personality, social psychology, and psychology of perception. Psychology students are also required to take introductory biology.

Salisbury University

Salisbury University is a public university in the city of Salisbury. The school enrolls over 8,500 students a year. Salisbury offers one program for psychology students: the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Salisbury psychology students complete independent research and gain practical experience during the psychology practicum. The program prepares students either for graduate study or for careers in fields like advertising, sales, human resources, or human services. Salisbury psychology students focus on four areas of psychology: brain sciences, development, social psychology, and clinical psychology.

Towson University

Towson University in Towson, Maryland serves more than 21,000 students. Towson offers undergraduate and graduate programs for psychology students. Undergraduates can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Undergraduate students will need to complete 41 credits in psychology courses. In addition to the introductory psychology class, psychology students will need to complete core courses such as human development, behavioral statistics, and research methods in psychology. Graduate students can earn a master's degree in psychology in one of four main areas: clinical psychology, counseling psychology, experimental psychology, and school psychology.

University of Baltimore

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the University of Baltimore is part of the University System of Maryland. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in psychology through its Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences. Graduates go on to advanced study in the behavioral sciences and pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including counseling, social work and human resources. Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program can choose courses in applied specializations such as counseling, community psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, forensic psychology, and health psychology. The program also offers elective courses such as human sexuality, psycholinguistics, and psychopathology. Students in the Master of Science in Applied Psychology program choose one of two specialization tracks: counseling psychology or industrial and organizational psychology. Students earning the master's must complete at least 42 credits. Some required courses focus on behavior, learning and cognition, intermediate statistics and research methods. Graduate students can earn funding by competing for an assistantship.

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Baltimore County's branch of the University of Maryland, located in Baltimore, enrolls more than 13,000 students. Students at UMBC can earn one of two undergraduate degrees in psychology: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Students can also earn one of four graduate degrees in psychology. The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed to be completed in two years. Students will take classes focusing on topics like drugs and behavior or developmental disabilities, as well as completing a practicum and a capstone project. Another option for master's students is the Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Doctoral students may be interested in the Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Developmental Psychology, which focuses on the development of children. Students in this program will choose from one of three concentrations: early development and early intervention, the socioemotional development of children, and the educational contexts of development. UMBC also offers a Ph.D. program in human services psychology.

University of Maryland - College Park

The University of Maryland branch located in College Park is a large school that enrolls over 37,000 students. The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology. Undergraduate students can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The B.A. focuses on the social aspects of psychology. The degree combines courses, independent research projects and innovative seminars to teach students the required skills and knowledge needed to succeed in psychology. A B.S. in Psychology focuses on the biological aspects of the discipline. Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology can concentrate in clinical psychology; developmental psychology; cognitive and neural systems; counseling; or social, decision and organizational science. Students in each specialization will study three research themes, which are mental health, brain, mind and behavior and social, group and cultural processes. Ph.D. students can earn a Master of Science in Psychology after a few years of study, but the university will primarily only admit students who plan to continue studying toward a Ph.D. However, the school does offer a Master of Professional Studies in Clinical Psychology.

School Comparison Table

School Name	School Type & Setting	Psychology Degree Programs Offered	Tuition & Fees (2012-2013)
Bowie State University	4-year, public; large suburb	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology	In-state: $6,639, out-of-state: $17,195*
Frostburg University	4-year, public; small suburb	Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology	In-state: $7,436, out-of-state: $17,624*
Johns Hopkins University	4-year, private, not-for-profit; large city	Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological and Brain Sciences	$43,390*
Loyola University Maryland	4-year, private, not-for-profit; large city	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology	$42,430*
Morgan State University	4-year, public; large city	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	In-state: $7,012, out-of-state: $16,356*
Salisbury University	4-year, public; small suburb	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	In-state: $7,700, out-of-state: $16,046*
Towson University	4-year, public; small city	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Science in Psychology	In-state: $8,132, out-of-state: $19,754*
University of Baltimore	4-year, public; large city	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Applied Psychology	In-state: $7,646, out-of-state: $17,914*
University of Maryland - Baltimore County	4-year, public; large suburb	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Developmental Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services Psychology	In-state: $9,764, out-of-state: $20,825*
University of Maryland - College Park	4-year, public; large city	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Professional Studies in Clinical Psychological Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology	In-state: $8,908, out-of-state: $27,287*