Experimental Psychology (MA)
Overview
The Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology program prepares students to pursue a doctorate in one of the areas of experimental psychology or provide research support to ongoing public or private projects. The experimental psychology option is designed to help a student advance to a Ph.D. program.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in experimental psychology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- GRE General Test. Preferred minimum scores: 153 Verbal and 144 Quantitative. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.
- Undergraduate course in statistics and/or research methods with a grade of B or higher.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of Intent (400-500 words) detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 15 Hours
Electives - 15 Hours
Selected in consultation with graduate program coordinator.
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certificate may be added as part of the 15 hours of electives.
Thesis - 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 36