Admission Requirements

Applying for Admission

For consideration, applicants must submit the following:

Required

1. A completed online application with supplemental materials (ccsu.edu/apply):
   • Resume showing relevant experience
   • Essay describing:
     • The personal statement should present the applicants professional goals, any specific experiences that helped prepare applicants for the psychology program, such as research or training, and any additional information that may assist the department's admissions committee in reviewing the application.
   • Two reference letters (academic sources preferred)
   • $50 application fee
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (minimum GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale and 3.00 GPA in all post-baccalaureate course work)

Preferred

1. A BA/BS degree in Psychology or related field
2. 18+ credits in psychology
3. Grade of B or higher in Statistics and Research Methods
4. Grade point average of 3.00 or higher in psychology courses

Official transcripts may be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office: