Graduate Programs

Master of Arts

Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology

The M.A. program prepares students to pursue careers in clinical, business, or governmental settings, and/or to enter a doctoral program. Three concentrations are offered: clinical, industrial/organizational, and psychological science.

Applying

Applicants should have a statistics and research methodology course; background in psychology; and must meet the minimum GRE and GPA criteria for admission established by the Office of Graduate Studies. Beyond these minimum requirements, selection is competitive. The total number of hours required is 36-48 depending on the concentration. Applicants to the psychological science concentration must identify one or more research mentors with whom they wish to work. Applications should be received by March 1st for priority consideration. All applicants should submit:

Graduate Studies Application for Admission form
Psychology Department Application form
Graduate Studies Application for Graduate Assistantship form
Three letters of recommendation
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A letter of intent/purpose detailing clinical and/or research experience to date and future academic and career goals (not to exceed 1000 words).

Forms Available Online | Apply Online

Applicants to the clinical and school psychology programs should also submit an affidavit affirming that they have never been convicted or charged with a felony crime. The application and affidavit forms are available online. The application deadline for the Department of Psychology is March 1.

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