PhD Experimental Psychology (Psychological Sciences BS Entry) at University of Texas at Arlington

Entry requirements

There are no fixed criteria for admission to the MS or PhD programs in Psychology. Of course, the student is expected to have successfully completed the appropriate work prior to admission. In the case of the MS program, an undergraduate BA or BS degree is required. As calculated by the graduate school, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work is expected for unconditional admission. For the PhD, a minimum of 30 graduate hours with a GPA of 3.0 or better as calculated by the Graduate School is required. Applicants with fewer than 30 graduate hours should contact the graduate advisor and see the section below entitled Masters in Passing. Beyond these minimal criteria, there is no single criterion that determines whether a positive or negative admission decision is made. Our admissions focus is on seeking a positive indication of potential success in the program. A detailed examination of the student’s transcript. Grade point average per se is not weighed heavily as most candidates for admission have grade point averages greater than 3.0.