Admissions Process - I/O Psychology and HRM

M.A. Program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management

Admissions Process

To apply to the I-O/HRM program, you must apply to the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School, indicating your desired program as I-O/HRM. Your undergraduate transcript(s), scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a statement of purpose composed by you, and three letters of recommendation are necessary for admission. The Graduate Council has established a minimum admission requirement for graduate programs in psychology. A total score of 2100 must be achieved using the following formula:

Total = (undergraduate GPA x 400) + GRE-V + GRE-Q

Once your application has been approved by the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School, it will be forwarded to the I-O/HRM program faculty for consideration. This process occurs automatically, you do not need to initiate the action. Once the I-O/HRM program faculty receive all the applications, they select from the best qualified applicants for admission. In general, the following weights are given to student characteristics:

High: GRE scores, undergraduate GPA, research experience, science related course work (statistics and research methodology, in particular)
Moderate: Statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, leadership roles, volunteer work or previous employment in I-O psychology related or HRM related professions
Low: Extracurricular activities, other work experience, membership in social organizations

Deadline: Completed applications should be submitted by March 1 of the year in which you plan to begin graduate study. Applications received after the March 1 deadline will be considered only if there are unfilled vacancies after the March admissions. Applications from International students (i.e., non-US residents) must be received by January 1. All students begin graduate study in the fall semester.

Application Materials

Application information may be found in Application for Graduate Studies.

Cratis D. Williams Graduate School Application
$50 Non Refundable Application Fee sent the the Graduate School before your application is complete (please make checks payable to Appalachian State University)
Personal Statement (personal statements should be approximately 1 to 2 pages in length)
Resume or Curriculum Vita
Official GRE scores
Official Transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions (2 copies of your transcripts are required)
3 Letters of Recommendation (the Graduate School sends electronic reference forms to the references you provide in the online application)

Additional information on the graduate admissions process is available on the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School web pages for prospective students. In particular, the site contains links to application forms, and information regarding tuition and fees, assistantships, and scholarships. Out-of-state students (i.e., non-NC residents) may be eligible for out-of-state tuition scholarships (the value of the scholarship is the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Appalachian). The site also provides information about obtaining North Carolina residency for the purpose of obtaining in-state tuition.

P.O. Box 32109 222 Joyce Lawrence Ln. Boone, NC 28608
I-O/HRM Program Director: Tim Huelsman, Ph.D.
(828) 262-2730 huelsmantj@appstate.edu

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