Graduate
Psychology Program
The
Department of Psychology at
The
Clinical, Counseling, and School programs are designed to develop effective
Master’s level practitioners. The General program does not involve training in
the delivery of psychological services but does – like the Clinical,
Counseling, and School programs – provide a solid academic groundwork for
further graduate study and/or teaching at the college level.
Entrance
Requirements (Pre-Candidacy)
Must be
completed before coursework may be taken
Basic
requirements for admission to the Graduate Psychology Program include:
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Entrance application & application
fee
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Personal statement of goals & objectives
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate
work completed must be sent directly to the Graduate Office by the institutions
where the credits and degrees were earned.
Recommended criteria for admission
include a major or minor in Psychology (a minimum of 12 hours of course work in
undergraduate psychology may be considered), a 3.0 undergraduate grade point
average, and a score of 1000 combined on the Verbal and Quantitative portions
of the GRE are also recommended. If one’s scores are not that high, one may
still wish to apply.
The Psychology Faculty recognizes
that students do not always demonstrate their potential for professional
success through such traditional criteria. We seek promising students from all
backgrounds who will enhance our program and, later, professional psychology.
High test scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance, and students whose
lower scores are offset by other exceptional qualifications may be admitted. In
any case, all applications must be complete (with test scores, letters, and
transcripts) before formal admission is possible.
Application Deadlines
Spring term: January
3
Fall term: August
15
May term: April
15
Summer I: May
15
Summer II: June
15
Admission to Candidacy
To be
completed after 12 hours of coursework
Ø Application for Admission to
Candidacy
Ø 2 Letters of Recommendation
Ø Signed GRST form
Ø GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
scores
Ø Resume of relevant work
Ø Faculty Interview
1.
Applying for Candidacy
Upon admission, the Psychology Department Chairperson will
assign the student a faculty advisor.
If there are any questions regarding required courses prior
to admission, or if the student desires advising for any other reason prior to
admission, he or she may contact the Chairperson, or any member of the
Psychology Faculty.
2.
Transfer Hours
The standard number of transfer hours accepted by the
psychology program is 9. Upon admission to candidacy, students may petition for
additional hours to be transferred in to his/her planned program. A minimum of
2/3 total course work must be obtained at
3.
Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation are required from individuals
who can attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional capabilities.
Forms are provided in the application packet, or letters may be mailed directly
from the individual. All recommendations should be sent directly to the
Graduate Office.
4.
Grade Point Average
Recommended overall undergraduate GPA 3.0, with a 3.0 in all
courses related to the psychology major or minor, is necessary for unconditional
admission to the program.
5.
Graduate Record Examination Scores
Recommended scores from the GRE for unconditional
admission: GRE-V 500, GRE-Q 500 (combined score 1,000). Recommended minimum is
a combined score of 800.
6. Interview
Applicants will be required to interview with the
members of the psychology faculty prior to admission to candidacy. These
interviews will be scheduled when the student’s application file is complete.
Exit Requirements
Ø Application for Graduation
Ø 37 Hours (min. of 22 hrs earned at
Ø
GPA
of 3.0 cumulative
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GRE
Psychology Subject Test Scores (minimum 50th percentile)
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Comprehensive
Examination
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Electronic
Portfolio
Further inquiries about the
Psychology Master’s programs and requests for application materials can be sent
to:
Chairperson,
Department of Psychology
Barbourville, KY 40906
606-546-1225 ; email: gradpsych@unionky.edu
Information
and materials are also available at http://mars.unionky.edu/psychology/gradpsych
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