Psychology

 

Major Code

0780

Program Name

 
Psychology

Address

1285 Franz Hall
Box 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 

Phone

(310) 825-2617 

Email

gradadm@psych.ucla.edu  

Website

www.psych.ucla.edu 

Leading to the degree of

M.A., Ph.D.

The Psychology department admits only applicants whose objective is the Ph.D., although students may be awarded the M.A. en route to the Ph.D.  

Admission Limited to

Fall 

Deadline to apply

December 15th for the clinical and social areas
December 30th for all other areas 

GRE (General and/or Subject), TWE

GRE: General and Subject in Psychology, taken within the last five years 

Letters of Recommendation

3 

 
Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental application and a statement of purpose.

Admission to the Ph.D. program normally requires an undergraduate degree in psychology. However, students from other areas (particularly the mathematical, physical, biological, and social sciences) may be admitted. Admission is for Fall Quarter only and on a full-time basis only.

Applications must be complete and received by the department by the deadline to be considered.

Interviews (in person or by phone) are required for clinical area finalists.

Students entering the graduate program must demonstrate adequate breadth of preparation in psychology and related disciplines. Applicants are expected to have taken undergraduate survey courses in the following: (1) psychological statistics; (2) two of the following areas: learning, physiological psychology, or perception/cognitive psychology; and (3) two of the following areas: developmental, social, or personality/abnormal psychology. In addition, it is recommended that applicants have taken the following college-level coursework: one course in biology or zoology; one course in mathematics (such as calculus); and two courses in the physical sciences (physics and/or chemistry). A course in anthropology, philosophy, or sociology may be substituted for one of the physical sciences courses. These recommended courses may be waived by the student's adviser.

Students who have not had training in the areas cited typically enroll in courses in these areas, but students may also petition to substitute this coursework with an individual program of study that provides the appropriate breadth.

The individual program may include undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, readings followed by an examination, or some combination of these. Emphasis is on breadth and preparation, both within and outside the department. The plan of study should include a firm date of completion and requires approval of the graduate studies committee. Continuation in the Ph.D. program is contingent on satisfactorily clearing undergraduate deficiencies by the end of the fourth quarter in residence.