Purpose of the Degree

The Master of Science in Psychological Science is a 36-semester hour program intended to provide students with an emphasis in basic and applied psychological research, combined with advanced training in core content areas of psychology. The program is intended for students who seek additional training for further graduate study or entrance into the labor force as applied researchers.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the A-State Graduate Programs and the specific program requirements. In addition to Graduate Admissions criteria, applicants must provide evidence of their potential to perform graduate work in psychological research successfully.

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• For admission to the A-State Graduate Programs, students are required to have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.25 GPA during the last 60 credit hours of university work.
• Students are also required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 in their major and must have completed an undergraduate statistics class with a minimum grade of “C”.

Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter of interest
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose describing the applicant’s reason for entering the program, previous research experience, and current research interests
• Current Vita
• One page document that ranks the top three faculty members with which the applicant desires to work 
• Official transcripts

Following review of the application materials, selected applicants will complete an entrance interview (phone, internet video, or in person).