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:Is a minimum GRE score needed to apply?
A: No, we do not have a cut-off score for applying to the program. We also do not use the GRE to screen out applicants during the selection process.
Q: Do I need to take the Psychology GRE?
A: The Psychology GRE is not required but may enhance your application.
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. We make every effort to fund the students we recruit, and are dedicated to the admission of our selected students despite financial difficulty.
Q: May students enroll part-time in the program?
A: While this is not the norm, we understand that because of diverse life circumstances, students may need to enroll part-time. Such circumstances may be discussed with the training director upon acceptance to the program.
Q: Will I have time to work outside of the graduate program?
A: Because the coursework and practica requirements are rigorous, we do not encourage students to work outside 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