Department of Psychology

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Contact Information

  • Department of Psychology
  • 3241 Campus Hall
  • Smith, AZ 85720
  • Phone: (520) 555-2211
  • Fax: (520) 555-9999
  • e-mail: psych@descartes.edu

FAQs

Q: When is the application deadline for the graduate program in psychology?
A: January 2 is the deadline to receive all application materials
Q: What does a complete application consist of?
A: Please visit the "How to Apply" page for this information
Q: Do I need to have a master's degree to apply for the doctoral program?
A: No, we accept both bachelor's level and master's level students.
Q:What is the minimum GRE score needed to apply?
A: A minimum of 500 Verbal and 500 Quantitative is needed to apply. However, graduate students who are accepted typically score at least 650 on each section.
Q: Do I need to take the Psychology GRE?
A: Yes, a minimum score of 500 on the Psychology GRE is required to apply.
Q: How many students does the graduate program admit each year?
A: We aim to admit 4-5 students each year
Q: How much will it cost for me to attend the graduate program?
A: The cost for full-time tuition and fees is currently $1939 per semester. However, most students offset these costs through assistantships offered by the department or the university.
Q: How do students pay for tuition and living expenses?
A: Most students are funded through grants, scholarships, and/or graduate assistantships which offer a stipend in exchange for work related to the graduate program. Although funding is not guaranteed, it is available to a majority of students. Most students also utilize personal savings and take out student loans to help defray the cost of living expenses.
Q: May students enroll part-time in the program?
A: No, all students are required to enroll in full-time study.
Q: Will I have time to work outside of the graduate program?
A: Because the coursework and practica requirements are rigorous, we strongly encourage students to refrain from outside work while enrolled in the program.
Q: How do I apply for student loans?
A: Please visit the DU financial aid website for information on applying for student loans. Complete details are available at www.fafsa.gov