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Students should check the requirements of specific graduate programs and consider courses that match the desired program’s specifications.
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Psychology Graduate School Requirements
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Psychology graduate schools have high standards and are often very competitive.
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During undergraduate studies, students should take recommended courses that serve as prerequisites for upper level psychology graduate school classes.
Many psychology graduate schools require students to take courses in abnormal psychology and personality psychology.
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Students should check the requirements of specific graduate programs and consider courses that match the desired program’s specifications.
For students interested in research methods course, many professors offer class credit for volunteer work in their research labs.
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Experience conducting research will not only provide valuable credit for graduate school entrance, but will also strengthen student and professor relationships.
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This is important for obtaining quality letters of recommendation that are also necessary for graduate school admission.
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Standardized tests for graduate student hopefuls require content knowledge and understanding a variety of subjects.
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Students need basic mathematical skills in geometry, trigonometry and algebra to score well on the entrance exams.
Classes in grammar, technical and professional writing will not only help with exams, but also prepare students for thesis writing, which is a major part of graduate study.
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Specialization courses in areas of interest also increase chances of admission to graduate schools.
Undergraduate students should closely examine requirements and prerequisites when deciding on coursework that will lead to eventual graduate school study.
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