Argosy University Online MA in Forensic Psychology Program Admissions Requirements
MA in Forensic Psychology online program
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor?s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work).
- A minimum written TOEFLŪ score of 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version), or 79 (Internet version) for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
- Completion of an interview with a member of the program
Admissions Committee.
The application process for admission into the MA in Forensic Psychology program requires the submission of material that will enable the Admissions Department to verify the applicant?s academic qualifications for enrollment in the program. Applicants to the program must submit the following materials by the application deadline: - Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (non-refundable, except in California)
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current résumé (or career summary)
- Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Exceptions to the Minimum Grade Point Average
Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums may be considered for admission with significant evidence of academic and professional potential demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and program chair, and approved by the college dean. Exceptions must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student?s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be admitted as regular students on first semester probation. See “Exceptions to Admission Requirements” in section 5 of this catalog under “Admission Policies.”
