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The University of Akron
Overview
The University of Akron / Department of Psychology is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Counseling psychology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Counseling psychology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Industrial/organizational psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Adult development and aging | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Industrial/organizational psychology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis or specialty exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
164
Applied
30
Accepted
20
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree in psychology or extensive background in psychology; minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0; three letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree in psychology or 30 credits of psychology coursework; minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, 3.25 on all psychology coursework; current vita; declaration of intent; three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
91
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.59% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 6.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
Gender
Male (40%)
Female (59%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 5
Male (11)
Female (14)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Social cognitive determinants of behavior, the application of psychological principles to the workplace and career planning/development, the psychological processes of aging |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 834,259 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
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