Program Name

Psychology

 Major Code

0780 

 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 1st 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General (Clinical only: 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 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, Developmental, Health and Social Area finalists.

The department regards a broad undergraduate background in the behavioral, biological, physical, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study in psychology. It is desirable, but not required, to have majored in psychology as an undergraduate. Some college coursework in statistics or advanced mathematics is required; please visit the departmental website for additional information.