Graduate Programs in Psychology at NDSU
The Department of Psychology at North Dakota State University has three graduate programs. We award the following degrees:
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology
- Ph.D. in Health/Social Psychology
- Ph.D. in Visual and Cognitive Neurosciences
Each of these programs is empirically oriented and focuses on solid research training as a basis for much of what we do. The Clinical program prepares students for work in applied settings as well as for pursuing the doctorate. The Health/Social and Visual and Cognitive Neurosciences are designed for individuals who want to pursue careers in research settings and academia.
Most students are supported by teaching or research assistantships.
Students are admitted for the fall semester only. Applications are due on Feb 15 for consideration of acceptance the following fall.
Clinical MS Program Admission Summary Statistics
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 32 | 25 |
| Number Accepted for Admission | 7 | 7 |
| Actual Size of Incoming Class | 5 | 4 |
| GRE -Verbal Mean Score | 529 | 534 |
| GRE- Quantitative Mean Score | 669 | 625 |
| GRE- Advanced Mean Score | 5 | 4.13 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.59 | 3.81 |
Health/Social PhD Program Summary Statistics
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 15 | 13 |
| Number Accepted for Admission | 3 | 3 |
| Actual Size of Incoming Class | 2 | 1 |
| GRE -Verbal Mean Score | 530 | 650 |
| GRE- Quantitative Mean Score | 550 | 750 |
| GRE- Advanced Mean Score | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.89 | 4.00 |
Neuroscience PhD Program Summary Statistics
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2 | 3 |
| Number Accepted for Admission | 2 | 1 |
| Actual Size of Incoming Class | 0 | 0 |
| GRE -Verbal Mean Score | 550 | |
| GRE- Quantitative Mean Score | 720 | |
| GRE- Advanced Mean Score | 4.5 | |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.59 |
For more information please contact the appropriate faculty representative of the program you are
interested in.
Health/Social: Verlin Hinsz
Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience: Chris Kelland Friesen