The Department of Psychology at Florida International University provides high quality graduate education and training in basic and applied areas of Psychology. The Department has a nationally prominent Doctoral program with four areas of specialization: Clinical Science in Childhood and Adolescence, Developmental Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Legal Psychology. At the Master of Science level, students can specialize in Behavior Analysis, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Science, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology. A joint MS/JD degree in Psychology and Law is also offered. Students interested in applying to our Masters Program or our Doctoral Program must meet the admission requirements and submit an application to both the Department of Psychology Graduate Admissions Committee and the Florida International University Graduate School. All applicants must submit their materials prior to the academic year in which they are seeking admission.
Department of Psychology Graduate Admission Requirements
The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Admissions Committee in the Department of Psychology by both MS and Ph.D. applicants. Materials must be received by December 15th.
- Curriculum vitae or resume that provides pertinent information on previous experience, education, honors, awards, interests, community service and achievements.
- A statement of intent, including a discussion of educational and career objectives, and the relationship of the MS or Ph.D. degree to the achievement of those objectives. Statements should not exceed three typewritten, double- spaced pages.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in a position to evaluate the applicant's previous professional, academic, and personal performance, and her/his potential for success in a graduate program. Forms are not available from the Department. Letters should be written on letterhead or stationery.
- Two different writing samples- academic or work related (Ph.D. applicants only)
- Complete Department of Psychology Supplemental Application Form after completing Florida International University Graduate School Application (see below).
All application materials and supporting documentation must be received in the Department of Psychology by December 15th for admission. Your file will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. Applications completed after the date will be held over for the following year. Late applicants cannot be guaranteed consideration. Admission to the graduate programs is only for the Fall semester. Completed Application Materials should be sent to:
Graduate Studies Admissions Committee
Department of Psychology DM 256
Florida International University
Miami, Florida 33199
For more information about the Department of Psychology's application process and the status of your application in the department please contact the graduate secretary (305-348-2881)
Florida International University Graduate Admission Requirements
The following are the University’s Graduate Admission Requirements:
- Online Graduate Application (your application to the Department will not be reviewed until this has been completed)
- Certified/ Official transcripts of all college level work
- A 3.0 or higher GPA during the last two years as an upper division student for both the Master’s and Doctoral programs.
- A total score (quantitative plus verbal) of 1,000 or higher on the GRE for the Master’s degree and 1120 or higher for the Ph.D. degree.
- International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 92 on the TOEFL (equivalent to 580 in the TOEFL) is required.
or more information about the Florida International University graduate admissions requirements or processes please contact the Florida International University Graduate School.
