Apply To The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (MA)

Thank you for considering the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) programs. Applicants are considered on their overall potential for successful performance in graduate level coursework as well as the potential “fit” with our programs and fields of study.

In the links below you will find application information to the MA in Forensic Psychology program for the academic year 2008-2009. We ask that all materials be sent in one package (with exception of the standardized test scores which you arrange to have sent to us) to the MSPP Admissions Office.

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Pre-Requisites

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Pre-Requisite Courses
Basic coursework or work with volunteer experience in psychology or education.

Academic achievement at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels (Although there is no cut-off GPA requirement, 3.0 (of 4.0) is expected).

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Application Forms

Apply Online use this to fill out and submit your application online.
Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF 84k)

Send completed application with resume and $50.00 application fee to:

MSPP Admissions/Forensic
221 Rivermoor Street
Boston, MA 02132
Or fax: 617-327-4447, Attention: Admissions

Make check payable to MSPP

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Times and Deadlines for 2009/2010 Admission

Application Deadlines
for General Consideration: Wednesday, January 21, 2009.
for Late Consideration: Rolling admissions. On space available basis. Rolling admissions for 2008/o9 is closed.

Interviews
for General Consideration: Saturday, March 21, 2009.

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Applying Concurrently to the Forensic Psychology Program and other MSPP Programs

The Forensic Psychology Program, the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology, the Counseling Psychology, and the School Psychology Program involve different graduate experiences, specializations, and career trajectories. It is possible, however, that your interests align with more than one program.

If applying to more than one program, the Forensic Psychology Program application and the other application(s) should be submitted by their respective deadlines. The application review process for each program is separate, including the interview.

Please take note of the following when applying to more than one program:

• The application fee if applying to more than one program is $75.
• In each of your essays, (Autobiographical Statement, Statement of Purpose and Goals, and if applicable Change of Career), please address your interest in the program to which you applying and how they overlap.

If you are offered and accept admission to another MSPP program, your Forensic Psychology Program application will be considered withdrawn. Similarly, if you accept the offer of admission to the Forensic Psychology Program, your application to any other MSPP program is withdrawn.

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Selection of Candidates

Completed application packets are thoroughly reviewed by members of the MSPP faculty. Qualified applicants may be invited for an interview. Applicants who are not in our general geographic area may opt to schedule a telephone interview. Each component of the application is an important part of the process. Although cutoff scores are not strictly applied, an undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected. Applicants are welcome to submit GRE scores in order to present another indication of their strengths and abilities although the GRE is not required. Applicants who are non-native speakers of English may be required to take the Test of English as A Second Language (TOEFL) to provide evidence of their level of English as it is spoken and written in North America. TOEFL combined scores (listening, structure and written expression, speaking and reading) will ideally be over 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer based) or 92 (internet based).

Updated 6/17/08