Application Process

Application Deadline

February 01, 2023

Undergraduate GPA Required

1. A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0;

2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average in the major of 3.0 ("B");

3. A baccalaureate degree in psychology;
   or
   one of the following:

   1. A baccalaureate degree in a major other than psychology and score at or above the 50th percentile on the Graduate Record Examination (advanced test in psychology);

   2. A baccalaureate degree in a major other than psychology, including a course of study judged, by the Psychology Department graduate admissions committee, to be satisfactory preparation for graduate study in psychology.

GRE Requirement

Only if undergraduate degree is not psychology (see 3.1 above)

Prerequisite Courses

For students seeking admission in the M.S.Clinical/Counseling program, the following courses are required for classified status:

Completion of the following prerequisite courses or their equivalent:

• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology

• PSYC 2210 Psychological Statistics

• PSYC 3311 Research Methods in Psychology

• PSYC 3385 Personality Psychology or PSYC 3386 Introduction to Psychotherapy

• PSYC 3390 Abnormal Psychology

Students who meet the general requirements of the university for admission to graduate study, but who do not meet the Psychology Department's specific requirements for admission to classified status or who wish to take course work prior to winter quarter consideration of their application for classified status, may be admitted to the university in the unclassified postbaccalaureate status. Unclassified postbaccalaureate students may enroll, when space is available, in selected graduate courses, with the instructor's approval.

Application Highlights

• Letters of Recommendation

  • Three letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's likely success in a graduate psychology program. At least two of these letters should be from former professors who are familiar with the student's scholarly activities.

• Personal Statement

  • A two-page personal statement, which should include the applicant's:

    • preparation for graduate study (including addressing any weaknesses in your application)

    • goals in a graduate training program, and

    • professional aspirations following receipt of the master's degree.

Interview Requirement