Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Areas of Concentration
Addiction Counselor Training (ACT), Alcohol Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), GeneralProgram Requirements
* Open to current Rutgers undergraduate Psychology majors only
* Students may apply before the end of their junior academic year or equivalent credits
* This program has rolling admissions
* Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year (90 credits) and maintain for the remainder of their Bachelor's degree
* Personal statement
* Two letters of recommendation
* Transcripts
* Prerequisite Courses: General Psychology, Statistics, one SAS Psychology Elective (300 level or Above)
Test Requirements
GRE scores are no longer required
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Nov 30, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 30, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Apr 30, 2025
Non-U.S.
Apr 30, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Nov 30, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 30, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Apr 30, 2026
Non-U.S.
Apr 30, 2026
Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Program Requirements
* Personal statement
* Bachelor's Degree or advanced undergraduate in psychology or a related field
* Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your professional and academic skills
* Undergraduate and graduate (if available) transcripts
* Minimum GPA 3.0 in undergraduate
Personal Statement Instructions
Describe your interests in learning about MTSS, your professional aspirations after completing this degree, and any additional information about your qualifications or training needs that might better characterize your fit within this program.
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Africa, African/African Diaspora, Americas, Ancient/Late Antique, Architecture, Asia, Baroque, Byzantine, Contemporary, European, Heritage/Preservation, Islamic, Medieval, Modern, Photography, Renaissance, Soviet Union and East-Central EuropeProgram Requirements
Resume, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (demonstrating your skills in research and analysis).
Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants. MA: The GRE General test is not required for MA applicants.
Personal Statement Instructions
For more detailed information about the personal statement, please consult the departmental website.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Africa, African/African Diaspora, Americas, Ancient/Late Antique, Architecture, Asia, Baroque, Byzantine, Contemporary, European, Heritage/Preservation, Islamic, Medieval, Modern, Photography, Renaissance, Soviet Union and East-Central EuropeProgram Requirements
Resume, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (demonstrating your skills in research and analysis).
Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants. MA: The GRE General test is not required for MA applicants.
Personal Statement Instructions
For more detailed information about the personal statement, please consult the departmental website.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, Landscape and Site Preservation, Museums, Policy and EthicsProgram Requirements
Personal statement, writing sample, three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
MA: The GRE General test is not taken into account for CHAPS MA applicants.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, writing sample, three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
The GRE General test is not taken into account for MA applicants
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, writing sample, three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
The GRE General test is not taken into account for MA applicants
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 10, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, writing sample, three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
The GRE General test is not taken into account for MA applicants
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Official Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statement (2 pages maximum), Writing Sample (15-20 pages)
Test Requirements
MA: The GRE General Test is not taken into account for applicants. TOEFL or IELTS scores demonstrating English proficiency (International Students)
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
May 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
May 1, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
May 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
May 1, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
GRE General Test scores should not be submitted and will not be considered by the admissions committee.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Dec 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 15, 2025