PhD Psychology at University of Alabama

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission, an application must include: Documents A Statement of Purpose. Effective Statements of Purpose are typically two to four pages long (double spaced). The document should be long enough to allow faculty members to understand applicants’ background, goals, and fit with the program, but not so short that important information may be missed. We recommend that students address the following questions in their Statement of Purpose document. Students may choose to construct a narrative in which each question is addressed, or they may choose to prepare answers to each question in separate paragraphs. Why do you want to pursue a Ph.D. in Experimental or Clinical Psychology? What are your specific goals or interests? Please describe your preparation for graduate study, writing and quantitative skills, and if relevant, how you have handled past challenges. What prior experiences or education