About Master’s Program,
Why and how do people act, think, and feel as they do? Many of the answers to such questions are found in psychology, the science of mental processes and behaviors. At William & Mary, we present psychology as both a natural and a social science in terms of its philosophy, principles, and methods.
Our department offers one of the largest and most active undergraduate programs at William & Mary, graduating about 150 majors each year. We also offer an M.S. and support the undergraduate Neuroscience program. Through our integration of research opportunities, students at all levels work with faculty on projects exploring the various areas of psychology.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Students applying to the Psychological Sciences M.S. program must have undergraduate psychology courses in experimental/research methods and psychology statistics.
Applicants are evaluated based on undergraduate GPA, as well as other criteria such as research experience, work experience, and letters of recommendation (see weighting below).
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Every student in the Psychological Sciences graduate program receives a teaching or research assistantship. These assistantships carry a full remission of tuition costs and a nine month stipend. They also require an average workload of 20 hours per week.
Students receiving assistantships must earn a 3.0 (B) average over all courses taken. Professional behavior, as described in the Ethical Standards of the American Psychological Association, is expected from all our students.
Students may find additional research and travel funding through the Graduate Center
Application Requirement,
Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcripts
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores
writing sample
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is required for application for admission to a graduate program in Arts & Sciences.
