Program Snapshot Ph.D. Applied Experimental Psychology

• 72 credit hours
• Review of previous transcripts and degrees for transfer credit hours applied

Evenings, Online, and Hybrid

Spring

• Sept. 1 for all applicants inside and outside the United States
• This is the priority deadline for all research and teaching assistantships. Applicants who submit after this deadline may be ineligible for such support. 

Fall

• Jan. 31 for all applicants inside and outside the United States
• This is the priority deadline for all research and teaching assistantships. Applicants who submit after this deadline may be ineligible for such support.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall on a 4.0 scale on all higher education courses attempted or in the last 60 hours of earned credit
• International students must receive minimum scores of 79 (TOEFL) or 6.0 (IELTS) on all subsections of these tests
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• A writing sample that demonstrates the ability to communicate scientific knowledge and findings relevant to the program for which you are applying (e.g., APA-formatted research paper written for a class; technical white paper; proceedings paper; etc.)
• A statement of intent that identifies a desired faculty advisor
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) Letters of Reference that speak to applicant’s competency in research methods and statistics
• Once you have submitted a completed application, you may be invited to a competitive interview with faculty members in the Department of Psychology
• Acknowledgment of reliable computer, webcam, and Internet access to successfully complete online and hybrid classes