Admission to the MAP Program

Admission to the MAP program is competitive and selective. Applicants are required to have completed either a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in psychology from an accredited college or university or to have completed a minimum of twelve undergraduate credit hours in psychology. Applicants are expected to have completed the following courses: Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods. Minimal qualifications for acceptance into the graduate program are an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.0 in psychology. Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for admission by submitting official test scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Letters of recommendation are requested as part of the application process only for applicants who are not completing their undergraduate degree at Marietta College. Some exceptions to these requirements may be considered; contact the MAP program director for more information.

Application Procedure

To apply for admission to the MAP Program, the applicant must submit the following: 

1. A completed Graduate Admission Application 
   
   
2. The following supplemental materials should be sent to admit@marietta.edu
   1. Official transcripts of all college-level work.
   2. A two-page essay describing the applicant’s interests, future goals for his or her graduate education in psychology, and why the MAP program matches their research interests and professional goals.
   3. Two written letters of recommendation attesting to candidate’s capacity to complete graduate level work, at least one of which is from a college instructor. (Not required for Marietta College students applying through the BA/MA program.)
    

   International Student Admission Requirements

   Applicants who are citizens of other countries must provide the following materials in addition to the application documents outlined above.:

1. Evidence of English language proficiency from an internationally recognized standardized exam. Any one of the following is considered acceptable:
   1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 53 or better on the internet-based TOEFL. To obtain information on registering for a TOEFL exam, please call 609-771-7100 or visit the website, http://www.toefl.org. Marietta College’s institutional TOEFL code is 1444.
   2. International Language Testing System (IELTS): Band 5.5 or higher and at least a 5.0 in all sub-areas.
   3. Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE): Grade C or higher; or Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Grade B or higher; or First Certificate Exam (FCE): Grade A.
   4. Duolingo English test with a score of 85 or better.
2. Verification of Ability to Pay: International students must provide an official financial statement that indicates the applicant can pay all fees, including the cost of tuition, room, board, fees, books, and spending money for one full year (two semesters). The statement must be signed by a bank official, official sponsor, or both. Marietta College offers limited financial assistance to entering international students. After one semester or one year of academic residence, international students with academic distinction will be eligible for academic scholarships.