Applied Psychology - Graduate
The examination of applications for the Master of Science in Applied Psychology will be conducted holistically and inclusively. The individual situation of every applicant will be considered. However, there are some criteria that candidates are expected to satisfy:
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Application and $75 application fee (waived for alumni)
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Official transcript indicating an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale.
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A 3-4-page essay in APA style that addresses why the student has chosen this program and why they think they can be successful. A description of the candidate's post-graduation plans is also expected to be addressed in this essay.
There are four (4) mandatory courses that candidates must take before being admitted. These required prerequisites can be taken at Ottawa University (online or on campus), or at a regionally accredited community college or university.
The prerequisites are:
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Research Design and Analysis, or any Research Methods in Psychology class
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Psychopathology, Abnormal Psychology, or Developmental Psychology
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Theories of Personality, Social Psychology, or Human Sexuality
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Introduction to Statistics, Statistics for the Social Sciences, or any Statistics in Psychology introductory level class
Candidates can apply while they are taking the four mandatory courses by providing proof that they are taking the prerequisites, and that they will have finalized them before their start date.
For candidates educated outside the United States, the list of mandatory courses may vary and include additional courses. If you are a student internationally educated, please submit all transcripts to the graduate committee with your application. After studying the applicants’ materials, the graduate committee members will determine which courses are needed to be admitted to this program.
Provisional admission may be granted to a student under the following conditions:
Students granted provisional admission must successfully complete 12 semester credit hours of OU coursework with no course grade below a “B” in order to be granted full admission. Students granted provisional admission based on any of the criteria must meet all other requirements outlined in their provisional acceptance in order to be granted full admission. Students admitted under provisional status may be required to submit professional letters of recommendation.