Graduate Programs

Psychology Experimental Degree (M.A)

Admission Requirements

• Prerequisite courses in the following areas:
  
  1. Statistics (3)
  2. Experimental Psychology/Research Methods in Psychology (4)
  3. Learning (3)
     
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 is required for conditional admission to the program and 3.00 for full admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.

Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:

• A personal statement describing your special interests and professional goals. You are encouraged to mention in this letter the faculty member(s) with whom you most want to work.
• Two letters of recommendation. Letters commenting on research experience are particularly useful. Use the Recommendation Form found in the Graduate School Application Packet.

Completed application and admission credentials must meet the deadlines of January 15 for fall term and October 15 for spring term. Students who miss these deadlines may contact the program director to inquire if space is still available in the incoming class. Admission is granted on a competitive, space-available basis.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu