psychology graduate programs michigan

The Behavioral Sciences Department at University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a Master of Science (MS) in Psychology in two specializations.

The Specialization in Clinical Health Psychology is a two-year 48-credit program that trains mental health care providers to work in primary care settings, as well as more traditional clinical psychology settings.

The Specialization in Health Psychology is a two-year 39-credit program that provides students with intensive training in one or more content areas within Health Psychology

Prospective Students

Our program requires:

• a BA/BS in Psychology or a related major (minimum GPA 3.0)
• undergraduate courses in Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics
• GRE general test scores (quantitative and verbal combined of approximately 300). In light of COVID-19, the Psychology (MS) program has decided to temporarily waive the GRE score requirement for the Fall 2021 cohort. Applicants who have completed the GRE Exam may still submit their scores.
• three letters of recommendation
• personal statement

For more information about the programs and our policies please see the MS in Psychology Student Handbook.Admission Requirements

• A BA or BS degree in Psychology or a related field with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0

• Undergraduate classes in Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics required; Health Psychology and Research Methods recommended but not required
• GRE general test scores (quantitative and verbal combined of approximately 300). The admissions committee will consider a waiver request on a case by case basis: however, waivers are not typically granted. In light of COVID-19, the Psychology (MS) program has decided to temporarily waive the GRE score requirement for the Fall 2021 cohort. Applicants who have completed the GRE Exam may still submit their scores.
• If English not your native language, official scores from an accepted English Proficiency exam are required. Please see further information on our How to Apply page.
• Personal statement instructions for both Health and Clinical Health Psychology.
• Three letters of recommendation (at least two of which are academic) are needed.