Admission Requirement

Applicants must complete general graduate admission requirements  in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

• Transcripts should have at least five social science classes (preferably psychology including introduction, human development, and statistics).
• Three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing academic promise and ability to succeed in conducting systematic inquiry and research, and at least one addressing practice experience.
• Scores on the Graduate Record Examination Combined Aptitude Test (GRE). All students must submit scores for the general GRE test even if they have an advanced degree. The Psychology GRE is not required. We do not accept the MATs.
• A completed project or academic paper. The suggested length is 25 to 30 pages.
• A Statement of Purpose with the following components: approximately 500 words describing research interests, approximately 500 words describing practice experience, and a brief summary of future career objectives. Please do not use the statement of purpose described on the Office of Graduate Admissions web site.