Admissions Information and Requirements for M.S. in Applied Psychological Methods

Guidelines and Information

Requirements for admission are a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university (or international equivalent) and GRE scores taken within the past 5 years (general test only). If the applicant has an M.A. or M.S., GREs may be waived. Some undergraduate Psychology coursework is required; this coursework must include statistics.

There is no minimum requirement for GRE scores. However, based on past applications and applications to other psychology programs, we anticipate that successful applicants will have GRE scores above the 60th percentile on each subtest. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.30 is required for admission.

To apply to the Applied Psychological Methods program, you must fill out the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ online application and submit all required supplemental materials. Please refer to the application deadlines page for more information on the application deadline. 

Required Materials for Application

Statement of intent
Up to 500 words, double spaced submtted electronically via the online application.

Resume/CV
Submitted directly via the online application.

Writing Sample
10 - 20 pages submitted electronically, via the online application.

Three letters of recommendation:
Submitted directly via the online application. Enter the following information for each of your recommendation providers: name, address, email address, phone number, and institution. Make sure you enter your recommenders' email addresses correctly so that they each receive an automated email instructing them on how to submit their recommendations online. Mark the waiver statement for each recommender you enter.

Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: 
GRE scores are optional for both the Ph.D and M.A. programs for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. Applicants who wish to submit GRE scores may do so, but scores are not required (scores should be sent directly by the testing service to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences – Code #2259).

Official transcripts
Please be sure to order official final transcripts from all previously attended institutions confirming degree conferral (if applicable) at least one month before the posted application deadline. 

Transcripts should be sent directly from your prior institution(s) via secure electronic delivery to the Office of Admissions at [email protected].If electronic delivery is not available, please request that your transcripts be submitted by postal service in a sealed envelope from the institution to: 

 

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Office of Admissions
Keating Hall Room 216
Fordham University
441 E. Fordham Rd.
Bronx, NY 10458

 

Please note: We strongly recommend that you upload unofficial copies of your academic transcripts to your application while the Office of Admissions awaits receipt of your official transcripts. 

 

Please ensure that all official transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions are submitted in English, or are accompanied by a certified English translation. For academic transcripts from institutions outside the United States, applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain a course-by-course credential evaluation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.

English Proficiency

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to complete and submit to GSAS prior to matriculation their official scores from one of the following accepted English language competency exams:

Official TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic scores should be sent directly by the testing service to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (our ETS Code for TOEFL scores is 2259). Please consult the English Proficiency page for additional information.  

Preferred minimum score requirements:

Exam Score
TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 7.0 band score
DET 120
PTE Academic 68

Please note: exemptions from this requirement can be requested by the applicant in her/his application, or can be made in writing by the applicant to [email protected]. Kindly consult the GSAS  page for exemption guidelines.

Admission Questions?

Please refer to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions for further clarification, or send admissions questions to [email protected]

If you need assistance filling out or submitting the online application please contact GSAS Admissions at 718-817-4416.