Admission Requirements

Students applying to the Psychology M.A. program should have undergraduate psychology courses in experimental/research methods and psychology statistics.

Applicants are evaluated based on undergraduate GPA, verbal and quantitative GRE scores (see averages below; note that the GRE subject test in Psychology is not required for admission); and other criteria such as research experience, work experience, and letters of recommendation (see weighting below).

Scores/GPA of Fall 2012 Entering M.A. Students:

• GRE-Verbal: average = 605
• GRE-Quantitative: average = 711
• Overall undergraduate GPA: 3.65

Other Admission Criteria:

• Research experience: High
• Letters of recommendation: High
• Work experience: Medium
• Extracurricular activity: Low
• Clinically related public service: Low