Master of Science Degree Program

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Eastern Kentucky University

Admission

Applications are now done online via the Graduate School.  To apply online, go to the Graduate School online application page .

When you apply, please email Dr. Palmer at jerry.palmer@eku.edu to confirm that your file is complete and, thus, that you will be considered for admission.

Prerequisites for admission to the program include:

1. Admission to the Graduate School (622-1742), Eastern Kentucky University. (Prerequisites and the Application are located in the Graduate School Catalog.)  

2. Completion of the following prerequisites:  A minimum of five undergraduate courses in psychology:  general psychology, statistics, experimental, and two other courses acceptable to the department admission committee.  It is not necessary for you to have taken an undergraduate course in I/O psychology.

3. The Graduate School requires a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5, or 2.75 for the last 60 hours.  Students receiving clear admission to graduate programs in psychology usually have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

4. Satisfactory performance on the general sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). 

5. Three letters of recommendation directly to the psychology department, two related to the undergraduate major, with at least one from faculty.

Note:  Admission is competitive and limited to available space.  Meeting the minimum requirements, therefore, does not guarantee admission.

Materials

1. EKU Graduate School Application, which includes a Personal Statement.  The Graduate School application process can be completed online: Graduate School Application Online.

2. Academic Transcripts

3. GRE scores

4. Letters of Recommendation (Letters may be addressed to:  I-O Psychology Master’s Program Admission Committee, Department of Psychology,  Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY  40475)

5. Resume/Vita  (This also may be addressed to:  I-O Psychology Master’s Program Admission Committee, Department of Psychology,  Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY  40475)