Contacts
Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington
Email: cwellington@uco.edu
Office: BOX 106, EDU 225
Phone: 405 - 974 - 5105
Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Jaclyn Maass
Email: jmaass1@uco.edu
Office: OLN 102A
Phone: 405 - 974 - 5709
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to:
Jackson College of Graduate Studies
100 N. University Drive, NUC 404
Edmond, OK 73034
• Online application for admission (www.uco.edu/graduate/).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted at least two months prior to the start of the semester for which you are applying. Exceptions to this deadline may be made by the program on a case-by-case basis.
• Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate transcripts must show: *
- A minimum 2.75 GPA overall AND a minimum 3.0 in the student’s major or in the last 60 hours attempted.
- Completion of 21 undergraduate hours in psychology including a course in Advanced Statistics: SPSS or an equivalent course.
• A personal statement describing the student’s academic interests and prior academic experiences for use in identifying potential capstone mentors (maximum 500 words) should accompany the application.
• A letter of recommendation that describes the applicant’s academic preparation, research potential, and readiness for graduate college should accompany the application. Letters of recommendation are requested through the online application portal.
• Students with a native language other than English must submit evidence of English language proficiency. See Admission to Graduate Studies - English Language Proficiency
• A preferred GRE score of at least 290 on the combined verbal reasoning and quantitative sections and a minimum of 3.5 on the analytical writing section. The program will consider waiving the GRE score requirement on a case-by-case basis.
*Students falling below these standards may qualify for conditional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies
Other Requirements
• Plan of Study. Each student must complete a plan of study with their graduate program advisor and file it immediately with the Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS.) The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the program advisor before it can be considered official.
• Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards:
- Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- No more than six hours of “C”.
- No more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses.
• Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline.
Accelerated Degree Pathway: BS to MS
Students expecting to graduate with an undergraduate degree in Psychology from UCO may apply during the last semester of their junior year (or within 30 hours of graduation) for application to the Accelerated Degree Program in Psychology - General Psychology, M.S. if they have a 3.0 overall GPA. If accepted to the Accelerated Degree Program, students may take up to 9 graduate hours during their senior year that will count toward both the Psychology bachelor’s degree as upper-level elective credits as well as the Psychology - General Psychology, M.S. degree. The following graduate courses are approved for dual credit: PSY 5623, 5193, 5143, and a 3 hour - 5000-level Psychology elective.
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