Admissions

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The admissions process is extremely competitive. The program typically receives over 130 applications for seven to eight openings each year, and students are only admitted to begin fall term. Applicants typically possess a background in psychology or education, represent diverse areas of the United States, possess second language skill, cultural immersion experiences and vary in age and experiences. Applicants may have either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree when they apply to the program. Some background in psychology is preferred, but neither a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology is required.  The average undergraduate GPA of the admitted students is 3.43 and the average GRE total score is 1154.79.

Residency and Grade Requirements

Graduate students must be continuously enrolled until all program requirements are complete. Three consecutive quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring) of at least nine credit hours each quarter is required the first year at the University. Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) in graduate courses taken in the degree program.