Learning goals for Master of Arts in Psychology students are: Development of a foundational understanding in the area of research specialization. Development of strong research skills. Development of effective skills in communicating Psychological Science. NOTE: Our goal is not to train licensed therapists pursuing a career in clinical practice. Hence, this program’s curriculum does not provide any supervised practicum or internship hours necessary for licensure. Students interested in a career as a licensed therapist should pursue that goal via the Master’s program in Counseling through the College of Education and Social Services.

A Psychological Science faculty member must be identified as the research mentor and a letter of commitment from this research mentor provided. A major or its equivalent in undergraduate psychology is recommended, with a recommended minimum overall GPA of 3.1 and a GPA of 3.3 in the major. Applicants to the concentration in General/Experimental Psychology should have coursework in experimental psychology, and applicants to the concentration in Clinical Psychology should have completed abnormal psychology. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination are required. Subject scores (Psychology) are not required but are strongly recommended for students applying without a psychology major. An interview is required of top applicants.