Master of Science in Educational Psychology - General Educational Psychology

Admissions Requirements

The Master of Science in Educational Psychology - General Educational Psychology program offers the Graduate Recruitment Assistance Grant (GRAGS) to support incoming students. The first 10 students accepted into the program will be awarded $1,500 each.

Apply early to be considered!

Domestic/International Classified Admissions

1. Submit online application. You will choose General Educational Psychology as your Program of Study and Online Education as your campus.
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Three letters of recommendation
   • You will be asked to submit three names and three email addresses of individuals you are using as references. Once you click submit, these individuals will be sent an email from MSU, which will provide a link to an online form for completing their recommendations.
4. The GRE is not required for this program, but is encouraged for students that may not meet the minimum GPA requirement. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students
   • ETS is providing home testing for the TOEFL iBT test, and MSU is encouraging students to take advantage of this testing option. For those students applying for the summer or fall 2020 semester who have taken the TOEFL within five years of the semester they plan to enroll and are unable to access the TOEFL iBT test from home, we will accept your previous test scores.
   • The department evaluates the overall admissions packet in considering a student for the program.
5. One official transcript showing bachelor’s degree or progress toward degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
6. One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
   • Electronic transcripts should be sent to: gradapps@grad.msstate.edu Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Only one copy of an electronic transcript is required.
   • Paper Transcripts Address (USPS):
     Mississippi State University
     The Office of the Graduate School
     P.O. Box G
     Mississippi State, MS 39762
   • Physical Street Address (for DHL, Fed Ex, UPS, DHS, etc.):
     Mississippi State University
     The Office of the Graduate School
     175 President Circle
     116 Allen Hall
     Mississippi State, MS 39762
7. Payment of $60 non-refundable application processing fee for domestic students.
   Payment of $80 non-refundable application processing fee for international students.
8. Once you are admitted, you will receive an email with complete instructions on registering for classes and contacting your advisor