Graduate Psychology Application Information - Requirements

 

The Department of Psychology has several Ph.D Areas of Specialization (Behavioral Analysis, Clinical, Cognition, Developmental, Neuroscience, Social) and Emphasis (Developmental Psychopathology). A student is ultimately accepted into an Area or Specialization. However, all students complete the same general requirements for admission.

Applicants to the doctoral Areas or Specializations must hold a B.A. or B.S. degree and have completed at least four minimally 3-credit courses in psychology, including one laboratory course. In addition, a natural sciences laboratory course, and a statistics course are required.

ALL of the following application materials MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER in a single package. This package MUST be sent from you DIRECTLY to the GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR in the Department of Psychology (address listed below).

1. Enclose a printout of your online Temple University Application for Graduate Study ( preferred method ) or a paper application.

2. Please have your GRE scores sent to Temple University electronically by ETS. The TOEFL is required of all applicants who are not native speakers of English, regardless of the previous language of instruction. Applicants with an undergraduate degree conferred by an American university are exempt from the TOEFL requirements. TOEFL scores should be electronically sent to the institutional code 2906.

3. Request that official transcripts covering ALL college or university work be sent directly to YOU in sealed envelopes. Enclose the academic records form.

4. Arrange for three letters of recommendation (including two major professors) from persons familiar with your abilities and scholarly potential. Request that these three letters be sent directly to YOU in sealed envelopes using the provided reference form. Have your recommenders sign their name over the back of the sealed envelope.

5. Demonstrate writing proficiency by preparing a Personal Statement that is part of the application. The Personal Statement should include information about your relevant background and experiences, your research interests, and your goals.

6. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard that we may use to notify you that your application materials have been received.

7. If you applied by a paper application make sure you enclose a check for the application fee of $65 (the online application fee is $60). 

8. Email (or enclose with the rest of your application materials) the three page Psychology Department Graduate Application Data Sheet to psychadm@temple.edu.