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Department of Psychological Sciences
210 McAlester Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-2500
phone: 573-882-6860
fax: 573-882-7710
email: SkylesB@missouri.edu
Graduate Program: 573-882-0838 or gradpsych@missouri.edu		 MU Department of Psychological Sciences

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the GRE codes that I will need so that you receive my scores?

The University of Missouri code is 6875.
  • Clinical Psychology is 2001.
  • Cognitive Psychology is 2002.
  • Developmental Psychology is 2006.
  • Personality Psychology is 2009.
  • Psychology (undecided) is 2016.
  • Quantitative Psychology is 2014.
  • Social Psychology is 2015.

Do I need to take the GRE Psychology subject test?

The Psychology Subject Test is strongly recommended by some Emphasis Areas, but not required.

I already have a Master's Degree. Would that be accepted in your program?

A student who has completed an empirical masters elsewhere may ask to have their thesis reviewed. If it is accepted, the student will not have to complete a thesis in this program before beginning further work on their PhD program.

What can you tell me about financial aid?

Currently, all students accepted into the program who require financial aid receive guaranteed funding for five years, usually in the form of a teaching assistantship or research assistantship. These assistantships usually carry with them a tuition waiver. Health benefits are also provided.

What should I include in my personal statement?

Consider your statement to be an expression of your professional background, previous experience, research interests, and how all of those relate to your decision to apply to this particular school. Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, has a good article on their website on how to write personal statements.
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