Psychology - Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

This M.A. is designed for individuals pursuing careers in the helping professions who wish to upgrade their competence in the behavioral sciences. If your current or prospective work calls for extensive contact with individuals and groups, human relations skills and the understanding and modification of behavior, this program is valuable. It relates to community, agency, group, personnel and organizational work, as well as law enforcement, human resources, education, ministry, nursing and other health, human and social services.

Application Deadline

Fall: Priority Date: May 15 | Final Date: June 30

Note: Applications submitted by the preferred deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and admission decisions will be released as they become available. Because enrollment is limited, we encourage applicants to apply early. If the cohort reaches capacity before the final application deadline, we may not be able to guarantee an admission decision in time for the upcoming term.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Two letters of recommendation
- Recent graduates: Submit one academic and one professional letter of recommendation.
- All other applicants: Submit two professional letters of recommendation.
Professional Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Departmental interview may be required
Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)