We admit students to the social-organizational psychology program for Summer or Fall entry terms. Each year, we attract a large and varied pool of applicants who bring a wealth of experiences and organizational backgrounds to the program. Primary consideration for admission is given to previous academic record, work experiences, letters of reference, GRE scores, and the personal statement.
A strong applicant is one with a solid and consistent record of achievement in various domains, who is now cognizant of the value of obtaining a degree in social-organizational psychology. The best applicants express an openness to learning about self, curiosity and interest in learning about others, analytical and critical thinking skills, an ability to synthesize complex information and apply it in real-world situations, a willingness to work in groups and to build a learning community, and a passion for understanding the connection between social-organizational psychology and social justice.
Interested applicants must be committed to the academic training offered by the program, including a strong emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model that combines both theory and practice. Further, they must be prepared to bring their own lived experience into the classroom for analysis, and to take the theory and research from the classroom back to the workplace. Applicants are required to have work experience following the successful completion of undergraduate studies and prior to applying to the program. Two or more years of work experience is preferred. Applicants applying directly from undergraduate programs will not be considered for admission.
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