Department of Psychology Graduate School Information Session
Fall 2013
Is Graduate School Right for Me?
Is a graduate degree required for your desired career?
Try searching job ads and see the education requirements
Are you going to be able to complete the program?
Grad school completion rates are better for those with financial security, a clear purpose, and good
relationships with advisors
Do you need a time before grad school to: recharge? Get motivated? Learn new skills? Investigate careers?
What Programs are Available?
Experimental
Applied Settings
Social & Personality
I/O & Human Factors
Counseling/LPC
Social Work
Educational
Biopsych & Psychopharm
Marriage &Family
Clinical
Cognitive & Learning
Neuroscience
School/Guidance
Community
Cultural/Cross-Cultural
Developmental
Doctorate
Masters
Tuition
covered through RAs/TAs
some financial assistance
Program Length
5-6 years
2-3 years
Emphasis
1. Research/Practicum
1. Coursework
2. Coursework
2. Practicum/Research
Req. for higher ed teaching
Req. for many counseling settings
Careers
Why should you choose a school because of the program NOT a program because of the school?
Because you want to find a program that is a good fit! And if you only look at certain schools (such as schools near
your home town), it is easy to miss programs that are a better match to your career goals and interests!
George Washington University: Forensic Psych MA and PsyD
Marshall University: General psychology MA (clinical emphasis available),
PhD in psychology with rural/underserved-population emphasis
Wake Forest: MA in Experimental, MA & MA-online in Counseling
Department of Psychology Graduate School Information Session
Fall 2013
What Do I Need to Apply?
1. A completed application form (paper vs. online)
2. A non refundable application fee
3. Official Academic transcripts
4. Personal Statement and/or Resume
5. Letters of Recommendation
Who should you ask?
How will the letters get to the school?
6. Official test scores
7. Additional applications (scholarships, assistantships)
What Will Graduate School Be Like?
Jennifer Bennett (2011)
jennifer.bennett@live.longwood.edu
3rd year in Education & Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s at Lynchburg College (VA)
Katie Black (2012)
katylaine16@gmail.com
2nd year in Neuroscience PhD at Tulane (LA)
Cynthia Harris (2013)
harriscs4@vcu.edu
st
1 year in School Counseling Master’s at VCU (VA)
Jamie Pytko (2012)
jamiepytko1@gmail.com
nd
2 year in Forensic Psychology and Counseling Master’s at the College of St. Elizabeth (NJ)
Ashlie Robertson (2013)
ashlie.robertson@live.longwood.edu
1st year in Counselor Education Master’s at Longwood