John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Masters Of Science In Health Psychology Admissions

Masters of Science In Health Psychology Application Requirements

  • Complete the official university application form via the graduate admissions portal.
  • $60 application fee

  • A 2-3 page essay outlining:
    • Relevant academic and professional experiences.
    • Career goals and how the M.S. will help achieve them.
    • Why you are interested in the thesis OR practicum track.

  • Include details on academic background, research experience, publications (if any), work experience, and professional affiliations.

  • Three (3) letters from academic or professional references who can speak to your research potential, academic abilities, and suitability for doctoral study.

  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • A bachelor’s degree in psychology OR
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 12 credit hours in psychology that includes at least 1 introductory statistics course and 1 research methods course OR
  • 12 post-baccalaureate graduate credits in psychology
  • 3.0 or higher GPA in most recent degree program