MA Political Psychology

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

1. graduate admission application and application fee
2. official transcripts
3. letter of intent or written statement
4. proof of English proficiency

A letter of recommendation is also strongly encouraged but not required to be submitted. An academic recommendation is preferred, but a letter from an employer or other supervisor is also permitted. The letter should address topics such as the applicant’s analytical skills, ability to integrate information, level of motivation, ability to meet deadlines, and/or work ethic. Once you have submitted your application, your recommender will receive an email with instructions for providing their recommendation.

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall Admission - July 23*

Spring Admission - December 14*

*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.