Program admission is based on a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate’s application file and an interview. Applicants must submit: Minimum GRE scores of 142 Verbal, 142 Quantitative, and 4.0 Analytic Writing1 Undergraduate transcript of an earned undergraduate degree with a minimum of 18 hours of psychology coursework including statistics or research methods (3 hrs), abnormal (preferred) or personality psychology (3 hrs) with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 and 3.00 in psychology coursework Three letters of recommendation from professionals attesting to the applicant’s potential for success in the program Personal statement describing professional interests, expectations for the degree, and career goals Resume or curriculum vita Psychology Department application Criminal background check Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree. English proficiency requirements (one of the following): TOEFL, IBT – 79 IELTS – 6.5