The Department of Psychology at Union College offers master of arts degrees in General, Clinical, Counseling and School Psychology.

All M.A. programs in psychology provide a solid academic groundwork in the discipline. The clinical, counseling, and school programs are designed to develop effective master’s-level practitioners and involve training in the delivery of psychological services. The General program is designed to prepare the student for further graduate study, teaching at the college level, or for personal enrichment.

Psychology Admission

Entrance Requirements (for admission at the pre-candidacy level)

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts
• Statement of goals and objectives

Requirements for Admission to Candidacy:

• Application for candidacy
• 12 approved graduate hours
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Acceptable GRE scores on file
• Signed GRST form
• Signed planned program
• Interview with Psychology Faculty

Criteria for admission include a major or minor in psychology (recommended), an undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and a combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE.

The psychology faculty recognizes that students do not always demonstrate their potential for professional success through traditional criteria. We seek promising students from all backgrounds who will enhance our program and, later, the field of professional psychology. When applying, it is important to remember that high test scores and grades do not always guarantee acceptance, just as there may be students whose lower scores may be offset by other exceptional qualifications.

For program admission information, see the Graduate Program website.