Overview

School of Psychology / School of Psychology is located in Hattiesburg, MS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	23
Doctoral Degrees	16

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

245

Applied

31

Accepted

27

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Interview, minimum GPA of 3.5

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

119

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.52%
Black or African American	5.04%
White or Caucasian	81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.84%
Asian	2.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	6.72%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (25%)

Female (74%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Psychopathology, alcohol and drug abuse, child clinical psychology, parenting, suicide, career/vocational, marine mammal, cognition, psychological psychology, behavioral interventions, positive psychology, anger/aggression, diversity issues
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 118 College Drive, Box 5025
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Sara Jordan
Director
Email: d.olmi@usm.edu
Phone: 601-266-4177

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