Admission Requirements

Priority admissions is given to students who meet the following criteria:

  • An overall GPA of 3.5 or greater
  • An overall Psychology GPA of 3.5 or greater
  • A total GRE score of 300 or greater (if applicable - does not apply to certificate admissions) 
  • Courses completed in social science research methods and data analyses/statistics, and has research experience 
  • Major in Psychology preferred but not required

Standard admissions criteria includes the following:

  • An overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • An overall Psychology GPA of 3.25 or greater
  • A total GRE score of 298 or greater (if applicable - does not apply to certificate admissions)
  • Courses completed in social science research methods and data analyses/statistics; no research experience required 
  • Major in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Business, HR Management, Sociology, Political Science, Education, etc.)

We consider all applications holistically.

If you have a concern about GRE completion, email Dr. Clair Kueny (kuenyc@mst.edu) to inquire about a GRE waiver.

Applicants should expect to start the program in the Fall. However, students may start in a Spring semester if needed. There is no summer start date - students can only apply for Spring or Fall semesters.

Application Materials

Application Materials:

  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • GRE scores (verbal and quantitative)
  • Statement of purpose (career/goals statement)
  • Resume (optional)

International students also must submit one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS

To apply: connect.mst.edu/applyAdditional distance students admissions information for the I/O Master's here.