University of Alabama at Birmingham: For Fall 2021 entry, the GRE is not required.
University of California-Los Angeles: However, students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.
Apply Health Psychology Program
College description: Applicants must have been granted their doctoral degree by the start of the position.
The Fall 2021 deadline for Departmental applications and supporting materials is December 1, 2020 for Health Psychology applicants.
The UCLA online Application for Graduate Admission needs to be completed in order to be considered for admission into the graduate program. The UCLA Application for Graduate Admission can be found here.
Three letters of recommendation
International students must also submit a TOEFL score and a Financial Statement.
However, students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration. The applications with GRE test scores will not be given greater weight than those that do not include scores.
Interviews are required for admission to the Health Psychology PhD program.
As with any graduate program, GPA is important.
Very careful consideration is also given to their Statement of Purpose, research experience, and letters of recommendation.
The university look forward to receiving their application.
Psychology MA Application and Requirements
College description: The field of psychology is a broad discipline with many areas of specialization. Majors are exposed to fascinating areas of study, including behavioral, biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.The university encourage applicant to master psychological principles in a variety of subfields of psychology, as well as apply the material to life situations.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
The GRE will not be required for the fall 2021 application. GRE scores will not be a factor in the admission decision.
Developmental Psychology Admissions
College description: The Doctoral Program in the Psychology offers three concentrations: Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Medical Clinical Psychology. Upon completion of any of these concentrations the student receives a Ph.D. in Psychology. A terminal master degree is not offered.Training in Developmental Psychology prepares students to discover and apply basic principles of development across the lifespan in an interdisciplinary research context.Research subareas include: injury prevention, developmental disabilities adolescence and agingDevelopmental Psychology students must complete a master thesis. Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree is based on satisfactory completion of coursework and completion of an area review in the form of a Psychological Bulletin or Psychological Review article. The doctoral degree is awarded upon successful defense of the dissertation.Training in Medical Clinical Psychology prepares students to become leaders in health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, and symptom assessment and amelioration in interdisciplinary and medical settings.With appropriate approvals it is possible to complete the Master of Science in Public Health program and the Medical Clinical Psychology concentration concurrently.Admission to the Psychology graduate program is highly selective. Transcripts are evaluated for the content and difficulty of courses completed as well as grades received.Because of the interdisciplinary nature of behavioral neuroscience, students with diverse backgrounds in psychology, biology, and physical science are encouraged to apply.
There is an application fee of $50 for the students.S. applicants and $60 for international applicants.
These letters should be requested and submitted electronically via the application portal.
Graduate Record Examination test scores, including verbal, quantitative, and analytic writing scores. For Fall 2021 entry, the GRE is not required.
Overall academic credentials, including grade point average and courses completed.
Other requirements are evaluated as a whole, meaning that there are no firm requirements for test scores, GPA, credit hours in psychology, etc.
To help ensure the safety of patients and research participants, admitted students will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Psychology and Child Development
College description: The Master of Science in Psychology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a 90-quarter unit professional degree program that fulfills the educational requirements for the state of California Marriage and Family Therapist license.The program mission is to provide the state of California with highly competent master-level clinicians trained to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups in a multicultural society. Graduates are often employed by County Mental Health, Social Services, and other inpatient and outpatient community mental health centers. Many graduates also build successful private practices. Approximately fifteen percent of the university graduates pursue doctoral studies in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.Graduate classes are small and students receive much individual attention in the university on-campus practicum training clinic and community traineeship sites.There are approximately 40 fully matriculated students in Cal Poly M.S. Psychology Program. Graduate courses are scheduled so that full-time students carrying 12-16 quarter units can secure their degree in two years or two years plus two quarters. Because of the program extensive clinical training, student work, family, and other schedules it may also take longer to complete the program.
The application cycle for Fall 2021 will begin October 1, 2020.
For the Fall 2021 application cycle, the Graduate Record Exam is NOT required.
A "Personal Statement" limited to two typewritten, double-spaced pages. The Personal Statement is a very important part of their application.
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.
Application Process
College description: Western graduates have also found exciting opportunities in personnel work, management consulting, and teaching. For some individuals, the master or specialist degree serves as an important step toward the doctorate in psychology. Pursuing such a degree allows many students to update their knowledge, sharpen research skills, or examine the depth of their interest in psychology before entering a doctoral program. A graduate degree in psychology from Western can be useful to people with a diversity of career goals.At any given time there are approximately 50 graduate students in the department.The Psychology has three curricular choices within its two graduate programs. The third choice, a master degree in general experimental psychology, emphasizes breadth of exposure and familiarity with research in psychology.Excellent physical facilities also contribute to the quality of graduate education in psychology at Western. Waggoner Hall, where the Psychology Department is housed, has modern, well equipped laboratories for experimental research, audio and video equipment for clinical training, an extensive library of assessment materials, and several microcomputer labs. Graduate assistants are provided with offices, and there are study lounges available.Graduates in Clinical Community Mental Health have been quite successful in obtaining a variety of positions at competitive salaries in the public and private sectors of the mental health field.
If the applicant has work experience in a human service setting, a recommendation from the supervisor of that work is useful)
Due to COVID-19, the GRE is not required for 2021 applicants.
However, the applicant should have taken at least 15 semester hours of Psychology that include Introductory Psychology, a social sciences research methods course, statistics, a learning course, personality theories, and abnormal psychology.
PhD in Developmental Psychology Online Program
Fee is required to initiate an application for admission and must be paid as part of the application process.
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
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Psychological and Brain Sciences
The application components for the Doctoral degree in Psychological and Brain Science or Cognitive Neuroscience at the Dartmouth College.
1. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
2. A completed application form.
3. Personal statement, describing the interests in graduate study.
4. Transcript(s) from the bachelor's coursework.
5. Letters of recommendation (at least 3) from professors, research advisors, employers who can speak to the skills, experience, and promise.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
College description: MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in MFT Day Format.MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in MFT Evening Format.MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in MFT with Latinas os.MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesThe university master programs prepare graduate students for careers as teachers, administrators, and other professionals in the field of education, while the university doctoral programs guide students in transforming individuals, organizations, and communities in the world of education.The university master in psychology degrees are designed to prepare graduates for careers in marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, and while the university doctoral program program trains students for careers as licensed clinical psychologists.MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy Day Format.MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy Evening Format.MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Latinas os.Enrich their knowledge of psychology while applicant advance their professional opportunities through the university Workshops.
Admission requirement to join the Online Psychology Master's Programs at the Pepperdine University are:
1. Online application.
2. Official transcripts.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Statement of purpose.
5. Application fee.
6. International applicants must submit TOEFL scores if their native language is not English.
7. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be admitted into the program.
8. GRE scores are not required for Online Psychology Master's Programs at the Pepperdine University.
The application deadline to join for Online Psychology Master's Programs at the Pepperdine University in the Spring semseter is February 18.
Applied Psychological Science Program
College description: The terminal master’s program in Applied Psychological Science is designed to prepare students for employment or to be a competitive applicant for doctoral programs.Graduates of the APS program will be employable as a Qualified Mental Health Professional , clinical applied researcher, consultant, or similar job descriptions. Graduates may also be eligible for licensure as a mental health practitioner depending on specific state requirements.
MA in Applied Psychological Science at Pacific University the application process is based on rolling. The admission requirements are:
1. Departmental application: Fill out the application, following all instructions.
2. Official Academic Transcript(s).
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4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-related individuals familiar with the student’s scholarly work and/or relevant work experience.
5. Resume/curriculum vita that includes prior experience in research or clinical areas, awards and scholarships.
6. A statement of interest (2-3 pages) which conveys the student’s background and previous experience including why they believe them self a good candidate for the program.
Admission deadline for MA in Applied Psychological Science at Pacific University is March 1.
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