Overview

Psychology is a remarkably broad field that studies mind and behavior at all levels of analysis ranging from the micro to the macro; from single cells to complex systems; from individuals to groups and cultures; and from invertebrates to humans. Some of these endeavors connect with the biological sciences and others with the social sciences.

As analytical, methodological, and theoretical advances in one domain increasingly influence developments in another, psychologists collaborate in ever greater numbers with scientists in neighboring disciplines, resulting in new subfields that blend the biological and social sciences.

Features

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland reflects well this combined diversity of and collaborations among approaches. Research collaborations across areas are common and we encourage students to consider training across areas as well.

The Department’s doctoral programs in both Clinical and Counseling Psychology have been approved by the American Psychological Association. School Psychology, also an APA approved program, is offered in the College of Education.

Programme Structure

Specialty areas include:

Clinical Psychology
Cognitive and Neural Systems
Counseling Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social, Decision, and Organizational Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical student admitted to the graduate program has an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or above, a psychology grade point average over 3.5, appropriate background experiences, outstanding letters of recommendation, research experience and/or previous relevant work experience, and goals congruent with the program.
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements
Letters of Recommendation(2)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application (Clinical Psychology only)
Supplementary Application (Counseling Psychology only)
Supplementary Application (Social/Decision/Organizational Sciences only)
Writing Sample (optional)
GRE Subject-Psychology (Optional)

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

2504 USD / year

≈ 2504 USD / year
Out-of-State

2504 USD / year

≈ 2504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1170 USD / year

≈ 1170 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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