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Psychology Graduate Admissions Guide

Purdue University Northwest is excited to launch Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and Master of Science in Psychology (MS) programs in Fall 2024. See our guide on how to apply, include admissions requirements and application materials.

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Applications for admission in the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort are due on December 1, 2023.

Learn More About PNW’s Doctor of Psychology Program

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to registration as a graduate student
  • 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) from undergraduate institution
  • Strong foundational psychology knowledge, as demonstrated through either:
    • GRE Psychology Subject Test OR
    • Grade of C+ or above in the following undergraduate courses:
      • Intro/General Psychology or equivalent (e.g., AP credit)
      • Developmental Psychology
      • Abnormal Psychology
      • Statistics
      • Research Methods
  • It is recommended, but not required, that students have some type of “real-world” volunteer, internship, or work experience in the psychology/behavioral health field.

Application Materials

  • Official or unofficial transcript(s) from all prior institutions*

* Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with application, but official transcripts will need to be received by PNW prior to beginning the program.

Applications for admission in the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort are due on March 1, 2024.

Learn More About PNW’s Master’s in Psychology Program

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to registration as a graduate student
  • 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) from undergraduate institution
  • Strong foundational psychology knowledge, as demonstrated through either:
    • GRE Psychology Subject Test OR
    • Grade of C+ or above in the following undergraduate courses:
      • Intro/General Psychology or equivalent (e.g., AP credit)
      • At least two additional undergraduate psychology courses (e.g., Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods)

Application Materials

  • Official or unofficial transcript(s) from all prior institutions*

* Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with application, but official transcripts will need to be received by PNW prior to beginning the program.