Masters-Level Psychology Professionals
The General Experimental Masters program produces masters-level psychologists with general knowledge of psychology in various content areas, research methodologies and theoretical formulations. Based on a mentor model, the program of study, training and thesis are supervised by one or more faculty members.
The General Experimental program does not prepare or qualify the student for a license in the State of Michigan as a clinical psychologist. It accommodates students preparing for doctoral programs or seeking career advancement in a basic or applied research area.
Program Information
Affiliated Faculty
A number of departmental faculty are actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in the experimental program. All students admitted into the program will be assigned a faculty mentor who may best facilitate that students research interests. It is advised that applicants identify a potential faculty when they submit their materials. Below is a listing of faculty currently affiliated with the experimental MS program (arranged by focal area).
Behavioral
- Adam Briggs, Ph.D.
- Claudia Drossel, Ph.D.
- Ellen I. Koch, Ph.D.
- Tamera Loverich, Ph.D.
- Elizabeth Neilson, Ph.D.
- James Todd, Ph.D.
- Tom Waltz, Ph.D.
Cognitive/Developmental
- Chong Man Chow, Ph.D.
- Heather Janisse, Ph.D.
- Dean Lauterbach, Ph.D.
- Jamie Lawler, Ph.D.
- Angela Staples, Ph.D.
Physiological
Social/Personality
Admission Information
Please use information listed on our Psychology Graduate Admission Information Page for instructions on how to apply. Please do not send anything to Eastern Michigan University. Everything should be submitted through PSYCAS!
- Apply to the EXP Program - PSYCAS
- EMU Graduate Catalog Admission Information
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- GRE scores are not required for the 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle due to the Covid-19 crisis. However, if you have taken the GRE and would like your scores to be considered as part of you application, you may submit official GRE scores.
International Applicants
All international transcripts must be evaluated by Educational Perspectives (EP), including all Canadian transcripts.
Visit the requirements page for additional information about international students.
All applicants to the Graduate School with non-U.S. post secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their credentials to EMU. Educational Perspectives (EP) is the credential evaluation service that provides evaluations of international educational credentials for applicants to EMU.
- Order the "Detailed" report (course by course evaluation) for $135.00.
- The evaluation takes five business days from when the EP application, payment and all of the documents needed for an evaluation, are received at EP. EP will then send the evaluation to you and EMU upon completion.
- Visit EMU's EP site for details on how to submit the evaluation request and obtain an EP application form. This evaluation will be used to determine if you are eligible for admission to EMU, if your non-U.S. institution is recognized, and your U.S.-equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
Deadline
The deadline for Fall General Experimental Master's program applications is February 1.
If the 1st falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted through the following business day.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
This program only accepts applications for fall semester.
Careers & Job Market Outlook
- Call: 734.487.1155
- Office: 341 Science Complex Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197