
MS in Psychology Program Admissions
The MS in Psychology program admits students once a year for the fall term, which starts in September. The program offers four concentrations, all offered in a synchronous, online format.
- Technology and Mental Health Concentration (6 quarters)
- Generalist Concentration (6 quarters)
- Forensic Psychology Concentration (6 quarters)
- PhD Prep Concentration (7 quarters)
All four concentrations require the same application materials and process. Applicants are encouraged to review the information below carefully and to plan plenty of time to complete the application process.
Quick Application Checklist
- Online Application via PsyCAS
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
GRE scores are not required for admission to the master's degree program.
Application Deadlines
The MS in Psychology program admits students on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed and admissions interviews are scheduled as soon as all application materials are received. Applicants are typically notified of their admission decision within a few weeks of their interview. The deadlines listed below are final deadlines, but applicants are encouraged to apply early for early consideration. Although applications will be accepted until the posted deadlines, space in the program may fill up before then. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure space is still available.
The MS in Psychology program begins in the fall quarter only and classes typically begin after Labor Day weekend in early September. Review the admission deadlines below:
- April 28, 2023: Priority Deadline
- August 4, 2023: Regular Deadline
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications well in advance of deadlines. Allow plenty of time for transcripts and letters of recommendation to arrive at Palo Alto University. Applications submitted closer to the deadline frequently cannot be reviewed because supporting documents are not received in a timely manner.
Preparation
Qualifications
Pre-Requisites
- Developmental psychology
- Physiological or biological psychology
- Personality or abnormal psychology
- Statistics
MS Total Applicants | 92 |
Admit Rate | 87.1% |
Final Cohort Size | 36 |
Demographic Summary: Fall 2022 Deposited MS in Psychology Students
Self-Reported Race
Hispanic | 13.89% |
American Indian | N/A |
Asian | 13.89% |
Black | 5.56% |
Pacific Islander | 2.78% |
White | 36.11% |
Two or More Races | 25.00% |
No Response | 2.78% |
Gender Identity
Male | 25.00% |
Female | 72.22% |
Decline to State | 2.78% |
Academics
Average Cumulative Undergraduate GPA | 3.23 |
Other Demographics
Average Age at Application | 27.6 (Range: 21-43) |
US Citizenship | 100% |
First Generation | 41.67% |
Native Languages |
Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, English, Spanish
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