Department of Psychology

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institute of higher education. Completed courses should include Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, Experimental and Research Methods, and Biology (with lab).
  
• A preferred score of 1000 or higher on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude Test.
  
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework.
  
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 for core psychology courses.
  
• Three letters of recommendation from non-related individuals familiar with your scholarly work and/or relevant work experience.
  
• Resume/curriculum vitae.
  
• Statement of purpose, approximately 500 words in length, which conveys your plans for graduate study and a professional career. Please be as specific as possible about your scholarly interest in Health Psychology; research interests; clinical experience (if any); special abilities and skills (computer programming, fluency in another language); and career goals.
  

As you write your personal statement, please consider the following questions in your response:

1. What is Health Psychology?
2. Why do you want to acquire a Masters in Health Psychology? What are your strengths for pursuing such a degree?
3. Why do you want to pursue the MA in Health Psychology at Texas State?
4. What do you envision yourself doing 5 years after you have obtained your Masters in Health Psychology?

The priority deadline for applications to be considered for assistantships is February 1st. The deadline for receiving applications (including GRE scores) is March 15th. We will be reviewing applications beginning in mid-January, so it is to your benefit to send in all application materials as early as possible. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by mail. Applicants should notify the Department of Psychology if there is a change of address during the application process.