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Matthew Hand, Chair

Faculty

Jay Brown

Allen Henderson

Matthew Hand, Chair

Marilyn Pugh

Mission

The purpose of the psychology major is to provide students with an understanding of the substantive fields and methodological issues of psychology as a science and as a profession. To that end, the psychology department provides students with a scientific education within the liberal arts tradition. The department faculty endeavor to develop students who pursue individual excellence, communicate effectively, and participate as informed members of the world community. Psychology faculty members encourage and demonstrate independent thought and intellectual curiosity, both in the classroom and in individual scholarly activity.

The purpose of the psychology major is to provide students with an understanding of the substantive fields and methodological issues of psychology as a science and as a profession. Psychology majors can pursue a number of career alternatives following graduation and are encouraged to select a program of study to meet their individual needs. Those planning to become professional psychologists should plan to attend graduate school to earn the appropriate advanced degree. Those with a bachelor’s degree may work in various human service settings such as industrial, youth, religious, or health organizations, as well as for the government. Still others may be employed in research related fields, such as advertising, marketing, and human factors engineering. Psychology majors must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in psychology courses to graduate.

Requirements for Early Admission into the Graduate Counseling Programs

To take the graduate level courses as part of the specialization in counseling, students must gain early admission into the professional counseling program. Applicants to the Professional Counseling Master’s Program must have junior undergraduate status in order to apply. Their course work must show at least one statistics course and one human development course. They must show evidence of intellectual, professional, emotional, and social qualities necessary for successful completion of the program requirements.

Additionally, each applicant must meet one of the following three academic requirements:

• An overall 3.00 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale, or a GPA of 3.25 or greater on a 4.0 scale on last 60 hours attempted;
• An official GRE score report. Recommended achievement of 150 V, 142 Q, and 4.0 Writing;*
• Mental Health casework and/or field experience, evaluated by current resume or vita, including outstanding recommendations by other professionals, may be evaluated for admission. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required to be considered on this criterion.

*The GRE is a tool to help illustrate the ability to be successful in graduate coursework. However, a low score does not eliminate applicants from admission, as other criteria are considered.

Required Documentation

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors or former employers/supervisors in the case of counseling related employment;
• Current resume/vita;
• GRE scores, if used as an admission requirement;
• Statement of Purpose: The typed essay should be approximately 1000 words in length and should describe the applicant’s strengths and purpose for pursuing a master’s degree;

Admissions Process

After the Office of Admissions receives a candidate’s required paperwork, The Admission Committee will evaluate the candidate’s documentation and determine if the candidate is eligible for an interview. If the candidate is granted the interview the Admission Committee will, after completion of the interview, recommend an admission status for the applicant or deny the candidate’s admission. All applications and materials for admission should be mailed directly to:

Office of Admission
Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536

International students should contact the Office of International Programs at (817) 531-5868.

Admission Process Timeline

Admission Deadlines:

Fall Admittance - June 15

Admission deadlines are subject to change. Please contact the Admissions office for more information at (817) 531-4930.

Students will be notified about the admission decision by email and/or phone.

Programs

• Psychology, B.S.

• International Studies Minor
• Psychology Minor

• Specialization in Counseling (for Psychology majors)

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