Industrial-Organizational Psychology - Admission and Financial Aid
Admission
Please be advised that the deadline for applications is Feb. 1.
Requests for application forms are made to the assistant director for enrollment and student services, department of psychology, at Xavier University. Applicants from foreign countries or who completed their degree overseas are required to submit transcripts evaluated by World Educational Service, a financial statement, a sponsorship letter, and official TOEFL scores. All applicants should see that the department of psychology receives the following items:
- A completed application form.
- A non-refundable $35.00 application fee.
- One copy of official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement, handwritten or typed, giving reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in industrial-organizational psychology.
- GRE scores -- General Knowledge (required) and psychology subject tests (recommended).
- A completed application for financial assistance (optional).
- Any other information that might aid in the selection process (for example, relevant work experience).
Financial Aid
Internal Assistance - Assistantships: For the 2004-2005 academic year, a number of our master students are receiving some type of on-campus assistantship. Of those students receiving an assistantship, the average work week is 12.05 hours.
Below are some links to help you obtain financial aid information:
External Assistance - Internships: For the 2004-2005 academic year, 55 percent of our graduate student are working in a paid internship off-campus performing I-O psychology-related duties. These positions include human resource specialist and management consultants. Of those students receiving assistance, the average work week is 23 hours. These positions are quite competitive, as students interview with the participating organizations for available positions.