No GRE Masters program in Developmental and Child Psychology in California

See Admissions for details the Cal Poly Admissions process.

A Personal Statement limited to two typewritten, double-spaced pages. The Personal Statement is a very important part of their application.

If applicant have little related work-experience, the university strongly suggest applicant consider applying after such experience has been obtained.

Letters from friends,relatives and personal therapists are unacceptable.

Copies of unofficial transcripts for the most recently completed 90 units.

The Graduate Record Exam is no longer required for program admission.

The MS in Psychology accepts applicants from all disciplines

Applicants who fail to complete these courses before their first quarter of enrollment will be dropped from the program.

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted.

In addition to GPA, applicants are evaluated on the quality of their letters of recommendation, academic background, relevant work life experiences, personal statement, on campus interview, and any other information that might shed light on their likelihood of success as a student and marriage and family therapist.

The MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program seeks to expose students to a deep understanding of physical, cognitive, gender, and socioemotional development that is acquired through critical analysis of research, as well as the theories of development that have arisen from this research.

Upon the completion of this course, applicant will develop an understanding of the strengths and limitations of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design.

This course provides applicant with an opportunity to apply the Ethical Principles specifically in the setting of Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology.

The Capstone course in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program.

Graduation requirements for the MS in Child Adolescent Developmental Psychology vary according to specialization selected.

Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University.

All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma or degree posted transcript.

The university also have no residency requirements, no GRE GMAT requirements, and no group projects.

Students in the MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program may choose a non-clinical internship.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review desired job positions to review degrees, education, and or training required to apply for desired positions.

The MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program seeks to expose students to a deep understanding of physical, cognitive, gender, and socioemotional development that is acquired through critical analysis of research, as well as the theories of development that have arisen from this research.

Graduation requirements for the MS in Child Adolescent Developmental Psychology vary according to specialization selected.

Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University.

All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma or degree posted transcript.

The university also have no residency requirements, no GRE GMAT requirements, and no group projects.

Students in the MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program may choose a non-clinical internship.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review desired job positions to review degrees, education, and or training required to apply for desired positions.