More Information for Prospective Graduate Students

The university’s Office of Graduate and Professional Studies has application information and more on its well-organized site.

Application process for the Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences program

Thank you for your interest in NAU’s Masters of Arts in Psychological Sciences program!
Our department is made up of research-active faculty who believe that science guides research and practice. Our faculty have a wide range of expertise including child development, clinical health, decision-making, adult adjustment, Industrial-Organizational psychology, neuroscience, perception, positive psychology, sexuality, and mindfulness. They are leaders in the field and have published widely in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty members find it rewarding to develop mentoring relationships with students and consider it an important part of their responsibilities. Although mentoring takes place formally in thesis and research projects, faculty take pride in shaping graduate students for careers and additional education in the psychological sciences.

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The students in our program are actively engaged in the science of psychology and may work in multiple research labs. The quality of our students is evidenced by their excellent undergraduate academic records, high-level of research productivity, and their success after graduating from our program. Our students have an impressive record of presenting at national and international conferences and publishing with faculty. Although many students go directly into the job market, we have had students go on to earn doctoral degrees in social psychology, cognitive psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, behavioral psychology, clinical psychology, neuroscience, counseling psychology, and geropsychology.
We have a very successful assistantship program with the majority of our students being awarded financial support through either graduate assistantships or waivers. Research by our graduate students has been funded through the department, the university, and outside agencies.
Please consider applying if your interests and values in psychological sciences are a good match with our program.
We look forward to considering your application!
Links to audio interviews you may find interesting:
A December 2016 conversation with Dr. Ann Huffman, the 2014-2018 Graduate Program Coordinator, about the Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences degree program.
A conversation with Patrick Doyle, MA, a recent graduate of the program who conducted exemplary thesis research and was the department’s first participant in the 3 Minute Research Presentation competition at NAU. In this interview, Patrick discusses his research on concussion reporting in collegiate football and his participation in the 3 Minute Research Presentation (3MRP) event at NAU. This interview provides insights into the types of research being conducted by graduate students in the program., and the support provided by faculty. Click here to see Patrick’s 3 Minute Research Presentation on YouTube.

Application deadlines

The application deadline to receive priority for funding for assistantships is February 1.  However, we will review applications on a rolling basis until April 1.  Applications will not be accepted after the April 1 deadline.

How to apply at NAU

The admission process for graduate students is handled by the NAU Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Please visit the NAU Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website for more information about the admission process.

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Please follow the link below for more information on this program.

Psychological Sciences, Master of Arts

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The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Admission requirements include the following:

    • Transcripts
    • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (“A” = 4.0), or the equivalent.

Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.

Ready to apply? Begin your application now.

International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.

Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

  • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • Letters of recommendation should be submitted from persons who can attest to applicants’ individual and academic potential for success in a graduate program. Normally, at least two letters come from college-level instructors who can speak to applicants’ academic strengths and preparedness for completing a rigorous graduate program.
  • Prerequisite(s) that must be completed prior to enrolling in the program:
    • Minimum of 18 units of psychology credit including the following:
      • Introduction to Psychology
      • Statistics
      • Research Methods in Psychology*

*In some circumstances, Research Methods in Social/Behavioral Sciences may be accepted.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement – In no more than 1000 words (i.e., 3 – 4 pages), submit a personal narrative on what applicants seek to pursue in a masters-level graduate program and how, specifically, the MA program at NAU helps to accomplish these goals.  We are interested in what applicants seek to learn and achieve through NAU’s MA program and how they perceive completing the program will support their professional training.

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Following review of your application materials, the department may request supplementary materials, such as writing samples, letters of recommendation from the referees indicated on your application.  In addition, the department may request an interview via telephone or video conferencing.

Department of Psychological Sciences
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Room 333 Building 60
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1100 S. Beaver St., PO Box 15106
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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