M. A. Program Admission
The following are required for consideration for admission to either option of the M.A. Program:
1) Scores of 500 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the General Records Exam, along with a score of 500 on the GRE Psychology Subject Test.
2) A 3.00 overall undergraduate grade point average and a 3.00 g.p.a. in psychology coursework.
3) An undergraduate major in psychology.
4) Three letters of recommendation, at least two from former or current psychology professors.
5) A 1-2 page letter of application including a statement of personal and career goals.
6) Completion of the Graduate Studies Application Packet.
Applicants with weak credentials in one area (e.g., a low verbal score on the GRE) will be considered for admission if they have stronger credentials in another area (e.g., a 3.80 g.p.a. or independent research experience). All of the above information must be on file in the Graduate School by March 1st for Fall Admission, particularly for applicants interested in obtaining Financial Aid. Applications submitted after March 1st will be considered for admission; however, Financial Aid opportunities will be reduced. Students are normally admitted only in the Fall term, although exceptions for students in the General Option can sometimes be made. All applications are reviewed by a departmental admissions committee, and a telephone interview may be conducted.