Master of Science in Experimental Psychology

This degree does not qualify a student for any licensing certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and the Master of Science in Experimental Psychology program.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average (four-point scale) or graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average (four-point scale) is required, and at least nine undergraduate psychology courses with a 3.0 grade point average.
A minimum score of 280 (combined) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (verbal and Quantitative), and a minimum score of 3.0 on the writing portion.
On time application packet that contains the application form, all student transcripts, GRE scores, a Statement of Purpose (including the type of research the student is interested in and a list of 2-3 faculty members the student would be interested in working with), a 3-5 page writing sample, and a list of three academic references with full names, titles/positions, school names, current telephone numbers and email addresses.
Entering international students must have a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, or 1200 on the CTEC CBT, or the equivalent.

Achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the degree program. The Experimental Psychology admissions committee will review the application packets based on minimum requirements and capacity of the faculty members in the program. Completed applications received after the due date will be reviewed for the admission in the next full term.

Completed applications are due March 15 for Fall admission and August 15 for Spring admission. All students will begin the program at the beginning of either the Fall or Spring semester.

This program is also offered online.

I. Core Curriculum: 18 hours

A. Statistics and Research Methods Courses: 9 hours

B. Theory Courses: 9 hours

Select three of the following four courses.

II. Elective Courses: 12 hours

Approved electives from the 500 series of PY (12)

III. Thesis: Minimum of 6 hours

Total Minimum Required: 36 hours

Note(s):

This program is also offered online.

Program Completion Requirements:

Completion of all courses required in the curriculum with a 3.0 quality point average (overall and in each requirement area).
At least 36 semester hours within the required areas. Credit hours beyond 48 will require special permission from the Department of Behavioral Science Chairperson and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
Completion of a Master's Thesis.