Frequently Asked Questions

5-Year Combined Bachelor's/Master's in Psychology

(Psychology Scholars Program)
 

The five-year combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program in Psychology is an accelerated program for exceptionally qualified students with a commitment to professional psychology.

Rather than applying for a two-year graduate program following a four-year undergraduate program, students who qualify for this program would receive both degrees after 5 years rather than the traditional 6. When accepted into this program, students may take up to 15 hours of graduate coursework in the graduate psychology program of their choice while completing their undergraduate degree requirements. Thus, this program also offers a substantial savings to students in that tuition is paid at the undergraduate rate for the first four years while earning graduate credit.

Requirements for admission into the Union College Psychology Scholars Program are as follows:  

1. Currently enrolled in Union College with a major in Psychology
2. Minimum 60 undergraduate credits earned
3. Minimum of 9 hours earned in psychology at Union College
4. Minimum GPA of 3.2 in psychology courses
5. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.2 in all coursework
6. Formal letter of application to program director, with statement of interest & career goals
7. Commitment to professional work in psychology
8. Interview with Psychology Faculty

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Joni Caldwell
Chair, Department of Psychology
Union College
310 College St.
Barbourville, KY  40906
606-546-1225
jcaldwell@unionky.edu