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The University of Akron
Department of Psychology
Akron, OH
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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 |
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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 |
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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? |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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