Psychology, MA

The Psychology Department offers course work and thesis supervision for a Master of Arts degree. The program offers two tracks: Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science.  In addition to the general curriculum, there are several optional subplans available, including Developmental Psychology (Psychological Science only), Cognition (Psychological Science only), Psychology & the Law (Clinical Psychology or Psychological Science), and Trauma Psychology (Clinical Psychology or Psychological Science). Both the clinical psychology and psychological science tracks are designed to prepare students for doctoral programs. A majority of students are subsequently accepted into doctoral programs. The program is designed to be completed in two academic years of full-time work and includes an empirical thesis requirement. Faculty research interests are in a variety of subspecialties within psychology. See our departmental faculty web page for more information about faculty research areas.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate competency in conducting scientific research
• Prepare students for doctoral degrees in psychology or related fields
• Develop clinical competency of the students in the clinical psychology track

Admission Requirements

• A BS or BA degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0 (“A” is equivalent to 4.0) or above in all undergraduate courses.
• Our most competitive applicants have Graduate Record Exam scores of the 50th percentile or higher on both the verbal and quantitative sections. The advanced psychology subject test is strongly recommended.
• Four letters of recommendation from professors and employers.
• An adequate undergraduate program in psychology including college-level mathematics, statistics, experimental psychology, and some background in the biological, physical, and social sciences.
• Applicants to the clinical psychology track should also have coursework and/or community experience in applied psychology.

Promising students who do not meet all the requirements may be considered as applicants. Admission to the program is competitive, and applications are reviewed by the clinical admissions committee.

Application Material and Deadline

The application deadline for fall admission is January 1.

For information and application for the Master of Arts program, see the department website.