Psychological Science
Master's Program

Admission to the M.S. in Psychological Science
Program Contact
Chris Hart, PhD
(940) 898-2319
CHart2@twu.edu
Application Deadlines
Fall admission only - February 1
There is a rolling deadline for application to the MSPS program, but priority will be given to those applications received by February 1. The review of applications will begin immediately following February 1, and applications will continue to be reviewed until all spaces are filled. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are received. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt of their materials by contacting the Office of Admissions Processing at 940-898-3076 and the Department of Psychology & Philosophy at gradpsych@twu.edu or 940-898-2306
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on all courses in psychology and a 3.0 overall average for the last 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate work.
- A preferred minimum GRE of 150 verbal and 153 quantitative. The Psychology subject GRE is not required.
- 18 hours of psychology undergraduate coursework (completed or currently enrolled).
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
- Take the GRE General Test and submit your GRE scores to TWU.
- Collect and submit the following documents as separate pdf files in ONE email to gradpsych@twu.edu with the subject line (YOUR LAST NAME)-(YOUR FIRST NAME)-(MSPS). Please attach all items as PDFs.
- Application Form: Complete, and submit a PDF of the Master of Science in Psychological Sciences Program Application for Admission.
- Résumé or vita.
- Personal Statement: (1000 words or less) Explain why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in psychological science, how you would assess your preparation and fit for this program, what your career ambitions after earning your degree are, and what your major research interests are.
- A minimum of two academic or professional references should submit letters of recommendation as PDFs on institutional or organization letterhead to gradpsych@twu.edu. Recommenders should include student name and "MSPS" in the subject line.
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