Department of Psychology
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
Main Line: (909) 537-5570
Fax: (909) 537-7003
Dear Applicant:
Attached is the information packet you requested concerning the Psychology Graduate Programs at
California State University, San Bernardino. Enclosed you will find all the information, procedures
and forms necessary to complete applications for admission to the University and to the Psychology
Department.
PLEASE NOTE: Acceptance to the University DOES NOT constitute acceptance into a Psychology
Graduate Program.
FALL 2012 DEADLINES
M.A. Child Development
M.A. General Experimental
M.S. Industrial/Organizational
M.S. Clinical/Counseling
March 1, 2012
April 2, 2012
March 1, 2012
February 1, 2012
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
These prerequisites (or their equivalents) are required upon entrance to each program:
M.S. Industrial/Organizational
M.S. Clinical/Counseling
Introductory Psychology
Psychology Statistics OR Applied Business Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Introductory Psychology
Psychology Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Personality OR Introduction to Psychotherapy
Abnormal Psychology
The following courses (or equivalent) are recommended:
Management & Organizational Behavior
Industrial Psychology/Human Resources Mgmt.
Tests and Measurements
M.A. Child Development
Introductory Psychology
Psychology Statistics
A course in Child Development
In addition, applied experience in counseling/helping
environments.
M.A. General Experimental
Introductory Psychology
Psychology Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Graduate students will be required to pass (or to have passed) the upper-division
writing requirement before being fully classified into a graduate program.
For more information refer to the current CSUSB Catalog of Programs.
Department of Psychology
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
Main Line: (909) 537-5570
Fax: (909) 537-7003
Dear prospective MS I/O student:
We appreciate your interest in our Master’s program in industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology
at CSUSB. Enclosed you will find application materials for applying for admission to the
university and to the department. Please read these materials carefully.
I would like to take this opportunity to address questions we are often asked about the I/O
program and to clarify the university materials.
■ The deadline for Fall 2012 entry is March 1, 2012
■ If you were not an undergraduate Psychology major, please be sure you have completed these
three core psychological courses (or their equivalents):
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Statistics
Experimental Psychology
In addition we recommend that you have completed a class in either organizational behavior or
industrial psychology. These courses are not mandatory prerequisites to the program, but
candidates with these courses are more likely to gain entrance to the program.
■ Please allow enough time for your college transcripts to be sent to the University. The
University admissions office must evaluate official transcripts of all undergraduate work you have
done before it is sent to the Department. This process could take two months. Please read the sheet
entitled “Application Procedure” carefully. Be sure to send materials as requested to both the
University Graduate Admissions Office and the Psychology Department.
■ We accept 12-15 students each year. Acceptance is based on multiple criteria. We evaluate your
GPA, your statement of purpose, and letters of reference. In reviewing your GPA, we weight most
heavily your last two years of coursework and your grades in psychology classes. The average
cumulative GPA across applicants varies from year to year, but it is typically about 3.4 on a 4.0
scale for undergraduate coursework. This average GPA does not mean you should not apply if
your GPA is less than 3.4—we look carefully at all materials submitted.
■ GRE scores are not required, but you may wish to submit them. Good GRE scores can help to
offset a low GPA.
■ The MS I/O program requires the successful completion of a thesis research project. There are
no plans to develop a comprehensive exam option.
■ Graduate assistantships are often available through the Psychology Department. There are also
teaching opportunities available to second-year students. Other forms of financial aid are available
and information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office (909-537-5220).
The California State University
Bakersfield  Channel Islands  Chico  Dominquez Hills  East Bay  Fresno  Fullerton  Humboldt  Long Beach  Los Angeles  Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay  Northridge  Pomona  San Bernardino  San Diego  San Francisco  San Jose  San Luis Obispo  San Marcus  Sonoma  Stanislaus
I/O faculty in the Department of Psychology at CSUSB:
Janet Kottke is a Professor of Psychology, who received her Ph. D. from Iowa State
University in 1985. Jan was the first I/O psychologist at CSUSB, arriving on campus in 1984. She
developed the university’s original M.A. degree program in I/O, and supervised the creation of the
new M.S. Program initiated in 1992. Her research interests include personnel selection, training,
diversity, diversity management, and models of organizational change, business ethics, and
measurements. Dr. Kottke is responsible for outcomes assessment.
Kenneth Shultz is a Professor of Psychology, having joined our department in Fall, 1992.
He obtained his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 1992. Ken worked for the City of Los
Angeles as a Personnel Research Analyst, and has previous work and consulting experiences with
United Airlines, UNISYS, and The Ford Motor Company, and is especially interested in the aging
workforce, retirement, personnel selection and applied psychological measurement issues. His
current research focuses on aging workforce issues and retirement. Dr. Shultz is currently the I/O
Program’s Externship Coordinator as well as the current Director of the MS I/O Program.
Janelle Gilbert is an Associate Professor, having obtained her Ph. D. from George Mason
University in 1995. She joined the department in 1994. Her research interests are in work and
family conflict, leadership development, organizational processes, and group dynamics. These
interests include understanding groups in organizations with a focus on organizational change,
group dynamics, leadership, and executive training. Dr. Gilbert is currently the Recruiting
Admissions Coordinator.
Mark Agars is an Associate Professor who joined the program in 1999. He obtained his
Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include gender and diversity
issues in organizations, work motivation, and performance assessment. Dr. Agars sponsors the
Student I/O Club.
If you have any other questions about the MS I/O program, contact me at (909) 537-5587 or
(janelle@csusb.edu). You may also wish to visit the department’s home page on the worldwide
web at http://psychology.csusb.edu.We look forward to your application.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janelle Gilbert
Admissions Coordinator, MS I/O Psychology Program
The California State University
Bakersfield  Channel Islands  Chico  Dominquez Hills  East Bay  Fresno  Fullerton  Humboldt  Long Beach  Los Angeles  Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay  Northridge  Pomona  San Bernardino  San Diego  San Francisco  San Jose  San Luis Obispo  San Marcus  Sonoma  Stanislaus
MSIO APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applying for admission is a two-part process:
Part One: Applying to the University
Part Two: Applying to the Psychology Department
All applicant materials must be received by Graduate Admissions and the Psychology Department by the appropriate deadlines to be guaranteed
consideration for 2012 admission. It is your responsibility to check with the psychology department regularly to verify the status of your file. All
applicants whose files are completed by the appropriate dates will be reviewed and considered for admission into a program. Late applicants may be
considered if there are openings.
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PART ONE: Applying to the University
1.) Complete the University Application for Graduate Admission available at www.csumentor.edu. (There is a $55 fee to apply to the university)
The department strongly suggests that students apply to the university at least a month in advance of our deadline to allow sufficient time for
the university to input you into the system and generate essential paperwork for your file.
If you are an unclassified graduate student or currently enrolled in another graduate program at CSUSB, you must file a change of program
form with the graduate admissions office in lieu of the university application.
If you will be applying to more than one graduate program on campus, please contact the Graduate Admissions office at (909) 537-5030 to
submit additional PART B sections of the university application.
2.) Please send one official copy of transcripts from each college and university you have attended to the Graduate Admissions Office, regardless
of whether you received a degree.
Please note that you do not have to request CSUSB transcripts if you are a current student or graduate of CSUSB.
Please allow at least one month for your transcripts to be sent to the University. Graduate Admissions must evaluate your transcripts before
issuing a Graduate Credit Summary. Your file is not complete without this summary.
Mail to:
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
5500 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
SAN BERNARDINO CA 92407-2397
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PART TWO: Applying to the Psychology Department
Send the following Materials to:
GRADUATE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
5500 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
SAN BERNARDINO CA 92407-2397
1.) One copy of (unofficial) transcripts from each college and university you have attended, regardless of whether you received a degree.
2.) A copy of your university application for graduate admission.
 When applying online please print and send a copy of the receipt issued at the end of the online application process.
3.) Statement of Purpose
1-2 page typewritten description of your preparation for graduate study, goals for the graduate training program and professional aspirations
following receipt of the Master's Degree. (The statement used for the University Application is not sufficient.)
4.) Psychology Department Information Form (enclosed).
5.) Three (3) letters of recommendation (enclosed).
At least two letters should come from instructors who know the quality of your academic work and can make relevant comments on your likely
success in a graduate Psychology program.
 Letters must be sent directly from the recommender or received in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the seal.
6.) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores are:
 NOT REQUIRED when applying to psychology graduate programs, but may be included to enhance your application, particularly for nonpsychology majors.
Thank you for your interest in our Graduate Programs!
For further information, please refer to the current CSUSB Catalog of Programs.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO GUIDELINES FOR
THE GRADUATE WRITING REQUIREMENT
1.
CLASS. Show successful completion of an upper division expository writing class with at least a grade of “B,” within the
past seven years. At CSUSB the current expository writing class is Education 306, English 306, Humanities 306,
Management 306, Natural Science 306, or Social Science 306.
2.
CHALLENGE EXAM. Pass the WREE writing exam. The test is given each quarter. Call (909) 537-5041 for
information and registration materials.
3.
DEMONSTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL WRITING. Requests must include a cover letter in which the applicant
explains how the item or items meet the WREE Criteria,* a waiver of University Regulations form, and include one of the
following for review:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Dissertation or Master’s Thesis from another university
Student must submit a signed copy of the thesis or dissertation and a copy of their transcript showing completion
of the degree.
Senior Project, thesis or research project completed at another university
The document must demonstrate knowledge of the style guide of the discipline and show evidence of summary,
synthesis, analysis, research and the proper citing of sources. Students must submit a catalog description of the
course and a copy of their transcript showing completion of the course for which the project was written.
Upper-division and graduate writing courses taken at another institution
Students must submit a copy of their transcript and a catalog description of the course. The catalog description
must indicate that the course is required research-based writing. If the description does not, then students should
provide the syllabus or a paper written for the course. RESEARCH PAPERS WRITTEN FOR CSUSB
GRADUATE COURSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Published scholarly articles
The article should show evidence of analysis/synthesis and documentation of sources. Unacceptable: articles
written for such things a community newspapers and club, church or job newsletters which show no evidence of
research-based analytical writing.
A major study or report written as a part of the student’s job responsibilities
The report must demonstrate the elements of summary, synthesis, analysis, research and the proper citing of
sources. Unacceptable: report which show no clear evidence of authorship and/or the student’s contribution to
the project.
Upper-division writing requirement (UDWR) tests taken at other CSU’s
CSUSB accepts only three UDWR tests as equivalent to our WREE and 306: those from CSU Fresno, CSU
Sacramento, and San Diego State University. At many other CSU’s, the UDWR test is a minimum proficiency
test or asks for impromptu, personal experience, non-text-based writing.
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Students who score 5.0 or higher on the writing portion of the GMAT may waive the Graduate Entrance Writing
Requirement.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Students who score 5.0 or higher on the writing portion of the GRE may waive the Graduate Entrance Writing
Requirement.
(Approved by the Graduate Council, 4/23/08)
Please Note:
Submissions cannot be work that is currently in progress. Creative writing (poetry, short
stories, novels), either in manuscript or published form, is not acceptable. Alternatives to
any of these options must follow the standard waiver process and be submitted to a
subgroup of the WREE/306 Committee for review utilizing the regular waiver process.