Master of Science in Psychology

• A BA or BS degree in Psychology or a related field with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Undergraduate classes in Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics required; Health Psychology and Research Methods recommended but not required
• The Psychology (MS) program has decided to waive the GRE score requirement indefinitely.
• If English not your native language, official scores from an accepted English Proficiency exam are required. Please see further information on our How to Apply page.
• Personal statement instructions for both Health and Clinical Health Psychology.

• Three letters of recommendation (at least two of which are academic) are needed.

Although we will continue to consider applications until both programs are full, we strongly recommend that you have all required application materials in by March 15th. We receive a large number of applications and individuals submitting late applications significantly reduce their chances of admission. 

M.S. in Psychology admits for fall term only.

For the year 2023, we are not accepting applications for the Health Psychology specialization. An update will be posted when applications will be accepted.

Up to six credit hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution. A petition for a course from another institution to meet one of the requirements of the MS in Psychology: Specialization in Clinical Health Psychology or the MS in Psychology: Specialization in Health Psychology program will be considered by the Graduate Program Committee if:

• A copy of the course syllabus is provided.
• The course is similar to the course for which it is being substituted (i.e., similar in terms of level, content, grading methods).
• The course was taken in the past five years from a university and program judged to be of high quality.
• The course was passed with an ‘A’ or ‘B.’
• The grade was determined primarily on the basis of papers, presentations, and/or examinations.

Scholarships for new and current graduate students:

Graduate Student Scholarships (main page)

Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Application

You may be eligible for a non-resident graduate tuition scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

• Classified as a non-resident graduate student (or new admit) in a CASL graduate program taking 500+ level courses.
• Meet the program’s eligibility requirements for merit: 3.0 cumulative undergrad GPA (for new incoming students); 3.2 cumulative graduate GPA (to maintain for continuing students).
• Enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours per term (3 credit hours in the summer or final term of enrollment).
• Have continued successful academic performance and progress towards completion of the degree and no academic misconduct convictions to assure continuation of the scholarship.
• This scholarship is awarded for consecutive fall and winter terms and the initial amount displayed in the student portal assumes a 6 credit hour registration. If a student enrolls in additional credit hours, an additional amount will be disbursed at the term’s drop/add deadline.
• Scholars may elect to use the scholarship during the summer term. However, a separate Summer Financial Aid application must be submitted.  

Support for graduate student research projects and/or conference presentation is offered through the Office of Research.  For more information, visit the Campus Grants page.

• Graduate Independent Study Form
• Thesis/Project Chair Contract
• Thesis Proposal Defense Form
• Thesis Defense Form
• Application to Transfer to the Clinical Health Concentration
• Application to Transfer to the Health Concentration
• Faculty and Student Guide to Graduate Thesis
• Plan of Work