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Davis College
Department of Psychology
Davis College
Department of Psychology

Admissions Requirement

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Psychology Graduate Program Requirements

Prospective graduate students must meet the following requirements by January 1st to be considered for the Psychology Graduate Program:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree (psychology degree is preferred but not required).
  • Completion of psychology courses strongly suggested, including introductory psychology, experimental psychology (i.e., research methods), and quantitative methods (i.e., statistics). For exceptional students without these courses, contact the program director to determine whether alternative courses are sufficient.
  • Resume/curriculum vita (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Three letters of reference
  • Writing sample from a psychology course, convention, or presentation that is representative of your writing abilities.
  • Unofficial transcripts of all colleges attended. (An English translation of all international transcripts is also required)
  • International students: Official TOEFL/IELTS scores as evidence of English proficiency. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based) or 550 (paper based) is required, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 Graduate application and application fee ($60)