Deadline for postmark of application materials is February 1st.

The following are required:

1. Completed University application form;
2. A grade point average of at least 3.00/4.00 in undergraduate and/or graduate level work overall and in Psychology courses;
3. A minimum of 18 semester hours in undergraduate psychology, including courses in quantitative methods, experimental design, personality, history and systems, and abnormal psychology.  Students lacking some of these prerequisite courses, but presenting an exceptional undergraduate record, may be granted graduate admission, but they will be expected to remove all undergraduate deficiencies during their first academic year;
4. GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Written Analysis) are required for application and are taken into account in the admissions process; the GRE Psychology test is NOT required.
5. Letters of recommendation from at least three persons familiar with the applicant's academic background and aptitude for graduate study and future performance as a psychologist;
6. A personal statement of 500-1000 words indicating the applicant's academic experiences, research interests, and career goals.  Prior undergraduate research interests and involvement are weighted heavily as is an interest and commitment to working in a rural and/or primary care setting;
7. A willingness to be interviewed by members of the admission committee, should that be required.