PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Department of Psychology offers a Ph.D. in 6 areas of specialization
Please click on the links below to learn more about each program area:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Social Psychology

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Admission to the Ph.D. programs in Psychology is competitive. Students admitted to the program typically have GRE (Verbal + Quantitative) scores of 1200 or above, and GPAs of 3.50 or higher. The Department does not accept applications from individuals seeking a terminal master's degree. Please follow the instructions below to apply to any of our Ph.D. programs.

If you need further assistance, please contact:

Julie Austin
Graduate Admissions Supervisor
Department of Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4235
julie.austin@tamu.edu
Phone: 979-458-1710

PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

(ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 15)

1.  Complete and Submit the "ApplyTexas" Application Online
Application Location: http://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX

2.  Letters of Recommendation
The ApplyTexas online application includes a section where you can request recommendation letters.
We now require recommendation letters to be requested through the online application system.

3.  Download and Complete the Psychology Department Required Addendum PDF Form

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REQUIRED PDF

Completely fill out the addendum form, and save as “YourLastName-Addendum-ProgramName.pdf”
For program, indicate the doctoral program you are applying to (BCN, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, IO or Social).  Example: "Austin-Addendum-Clinical.doc"
To download or update Adobe Reader, please visit: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

4.  Email the Psychology Department Required Addendum
Email the addendum to: julie.austin@tamu.edu
Subject line should match the document name. Example: "Austin-Addendum-Clinical"

5. Have Transcripts Sent Directly From Your Institution to the Address Below
Transcripts must be mailed directly from your institution to The Office of Admissions at the address below. 
Please do not mail the transcripts to the Psychology Department. 

Graduate admissions Processing
Office of Admissions
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 40001
College Station, TX 77842-4001

APPLICATION PROCESS FAQ'S

I am interested in applying to one of your graduate programs.  Is there someone I can meet with to discuss this further?

Unfortunately, we have too many prospective students to be able to meet with all of them individually.  Each program evaluates applications, and candidates may be invited to interview (clinical) or visit.   

Do you offer a master’s degree?
We do not offer a terminal master’s degree in Psychology.  

How long does it take to complete the Ph.D. program?
Completion time may differ between areas. Please click on the links above to learn more about each of our Ph.D. programs.

What is the institution code?
The institution code is 6003.

When are application materials due?
All application materials are due by December 15.

There are two areas on the ApplyTexas application that ask for a statement of purpose; can I use the same statement on both sections?
Yes, you can use the same statement of purpose on both sections of the application.

I am having problems with the ApplyTexas application system, who should I contact?
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (979) 845-1060.

I was not assigned a UIN or my UIN still says pending, who should I contact?
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (979) 845-1060.

Have you received all of my application materials?
If you want to know if we have received all of your application materials, please email Julie Austin at julie.austin@tamu.edu.  In the subject line please type last name, first name and receipt of application request.  For example: Austin-Julie-Receipt of Application Request.  Because we receive hundreds of applications each fall, please allow until January 5 for an update.

What courses are required to apply for graduate program?

Is there a minimum GRE or GPA score required to apply for the program?

There is not a minimum GRE or GPA score required to apply for the program; however, the university requires 500 on each section of the GRE (verbal & quantitative).  Below are the averages by area for the past three year’s accepted applicants.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Financing Your Graduate Education

All students admitted to the Psychology Ph.D. program receive a minimum of a 9-month salary from either a graduate research or teaching assistantship or a scholarship. The salary associated with these positions is competitive and varies with the type of award. Need-based financial aid and loans are also available through the Department of Student Financial Aid.

Internships

Pre-doctoral internships in the Psychology Clinic are required for all Clinical students as part of their training in assessment and therapy. A year long, paid internship away from campus at a clinic or hospital is required for licensure in Clinical Psychology. Internships are recommended for Industrial/Organizational (I/O) students who seek careers as practitioners in the private sector, government, or consulting firms. The Clinical and I/O programs have established reputations for providing well qualified graduate students to fill internship positions in a wide variety of organizations within Texas and nationally. Internship placements often result in job offers for students following completion of their degree.

Facilities

The Department is housed in an attractive four-story building that contains faculty and graduate student offices, research laboratories, administrative offices, and classrooms. Laboratory facilities are excellent, including labs designated for faculty and student research in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive, developmental, industrial/organizational, and social psychology. The Department also maintains a Psychology Clinic in which Clinical students are trained to provide a range of psychological services and conduct applied research under supervision from the Clinical faculty.

Offices are provided for all graduate students. Microcomputers are readily available for student use in laboratories and offices. The Texas A&M Computing & Information Services Center maintains six large computing centers connected by a campus-wide fiber optic network. Texas A&M computing facilities are among the best in the nation.

Three libraries support faculty and graduate student research. Evans Library holds more than 2 million volumes and subscribes to over 14,000 journals. The Medical Sciences Library is home to more than 100,000 volumes and subscribes to over 2,000 journals. The Saul B. Sells Collection in the Psychology Building contains 4000 volumes and subscribes to many of the most important journals in psychology. In addition, graduate students and faculty have convenient web access to electronic delivery of journal articles and book chapters.

Diversity

The Department is committed to the goal of achieving diversity among the students admitted to its Ph.D. program. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of ethnic minority groups and other groups that are traditionally under-represented in graduate studies.

Housing

Although limited on-campus housing is available in University-owned apartments, most graduate students live off-campus. There are many apartments, duplexes, condos, and rental houses within a few minutes drive, bike ride, or walk from campus. The University maintains an extensive shuttle bus system that links many of the primary housing areas in the community to campus. The Off-Campus Student Services office can help locate housing. For additional information contact: Off-Campus Housing Center, Dept. of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-1257, (979) 845-1741; http://studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss.

If you have questions or comments concerning this website, please contact the webmaster at:  scp@tamu.edu