Enrolling in this program
Program eligibility requirements
Admission criteria
Generally, new students are accepted for the fall and spring semesters only. To be considered for admission to the MA in Psychology program, you must:
- hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university by the time you start the program with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (in some cases we will consider GPA in the last 45-60 credits earned);
- have a psychology major or equivalent;
- have completed prerequisite courses (Metropolitan State Course shown as example): General Psychology (e.g., PSYC 100), a Research Methods course (e.g., PSYC 312), a Statistics course (e.g., STAT 201 or PSYC 307).
- Submit a writing sample, preferably a research report
- GRE scores accepted, but not required
International students should note the additional university requirements described under the International Student admission information.
Application instructions
Program note: The Master of Arts in Psychology is not accepting applications at this time.