Social Sciences

Interdepartmental Program
No
Deepen your expertise in understanding human development and family dynamics through our specialized Graduate Certificate program. Tailored for professionals in psychology, sociology, social work, and related fields, this certificate focuses on advanced research methodologies essential for impactful scholarship and practice.
Family in the Museum. A family stands in front of a mammoth skeleton in the Museum of paleontology.

Dive into advanced topics such as longitudinal studies, experimental designs, and mixed-method approaches, equipping yourself with sophisticated skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Whether advancing your career in academia, research, or applied settings, our program empowers you to conduct rigorous research, influence policy, and address complex societal issues in developmental and family sciences.


Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate

 

Program Degrees Offered
515 294 8502

Tricia Neppl

hdfs-grad-adm@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.

International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Certificate Director
tneppl@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
The Women’s and Gender Studies interdisciplinary graduate minor is available for masters and doctoral students seeking to integrate work on women and gender into their programs of study.
Women’s and Gender Studies

The graduate minor is designed to provide students with knowledge of theories and methods within a variety of approaches in feminist and gender-based scholarship. The program seeks to integrate and synthesize knowledge from many disciplines and to offer students opportunities for systematic study of gender and women’s experiences and perspectives in all knowledge fields.


Degrees Offered:

  • Minor
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

A Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate Minor requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours of coursework. Students are required to take either WGS 5010 Contemporary Feminist Theories or WGS 5020 Advanced Seminar in Feminist Research Methods; taking both is strongly recommended.  Students will also take two or three electives selected from the list of core and cross-listed Women’s and Gender Studies courses approved for graduate study. At least one member of the Women’s and Gender Studies faculty will serve on the program of study for doctoral students. Substitutions for required courses are possible on a case-by-case basis with WGS Program Director and POS Chair approval.

515-294-8344

Kelly Winfrey

kwinfrey@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • Official acceptance into any ISU graduate degree program.
  • Successful completion of at least two undergraduate courses in Women’s and Gender Studies.
  • Submission of a Statement of Purpose to the program director detailing your research interests in the Women’s and Gender Studies minor.
  • Completion of an advisory meeting with the program director.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
kwinfrey@iastate.edu
Program Staff
kwinfrey@iastate.edu
program_contact_email_new
kwinfrey@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
Yes
Explore the frontier of renewable energy with Iowa State University's Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy graduate program. Designed for aspiring leaders in sustainable technology and policy, this interdisciplinary program equips students with the expertise to innovate and advance wind energy solutions globally.
Wind energy

This Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) award supports the development of a new multidisciplinary, multi-institutional graduate training program of education and research in Wind Energy Science, Engineering and Policy (WESEP), at Iowa State University, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez. The purpose of this program is to provide doctoral students with multidisciplinary training in the skills required for conducting research at the disciplinary interface between engineering, atmospheric science/meteorology, agriculture/economics, and journalism/communication.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.3 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: No data
Program Degrees Offered
515-294-9162

ECpE Graduate Coordinator

ecpegrad@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

March 15 for Fall enrollment; October 15 for Spring enrollment

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • GRE is optional
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: Yes

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 570
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 88
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 59
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 115
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
jkj@iastate.edu
Program Staff
tanolte@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
Yes
Courses are taught by faculty from architecture, community and regional planning and landscape architecture, with an understanding that urban environments should be engaged through an integrated design process that includes ecological, social, material, economic and urban-policy factors.
strange design

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is an initial, interdisciplinary program of study that focuses on contemporary challenges of urbanism at local, regional and global scales. The program is geared primarily toward students with previous professional degrees in architecture (BArch, MArch), landscape architecture (BLA, MLA) or planning (BSCRP, MCRP, MUP). The program draws faculty from these and other related disciplines within the college and university. 


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.0 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Obtain professional knowledge and integration of new practices, technologies and methods of urban planning and design.
  • Engage in advanced thinking skills in integrating concepts, ideas and approaches in a team-based, interdisciplinary design process.
  • Acquire new knowledge and skills in urban design that support professional leadership in the development of research and design work focused on local and global issues facing the contemporary city.
515-294-3366

Melissa Stenstrom

msten@iastate.edu
Email for sending portfolio: janders@iastate.edu
Iowa State University
Attn: Graduate Programs Support
146 Design
Ames, IA 50011

Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

The priority application consideration date for fall admission is February 1. Applications will continually be accepted and evaluated until the cohort is full. While typical admission is in the fall, we will accept applications for spring or summer semester admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Digital portfolio
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Virtual Tour
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
rwhitehd@iastate.edu
Program Staff
msten@iastate.edu
janders@iastate.edu
annegn@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
Yes
The Master of Design in Sustainable Environments (M.Des.S.E.) is an advanced interdisciplinary degree that focuses on holistic design strategies for the production of sustainable, resilient environments and artifacts. MDesSE Students and faculty constitute a highly interactive multi-disciplinary community that is deeply engaged in understanding, promoting and conceiving sustainable practices in design, planning and artistic production.
Students working at computers

Students engage faculty-led research projects and are challenged to develop individual sustainable design strategies for issues of current relevance that conserve resources, ameliorate ecological problems and promote social, political and economic justice. Coursework focuses on developing skills in modes of representation and information dissemination, foundational and emerging theoretical discourse, research methods and design interventions. The degree concludes with an integrated capstone experience through a student-defined thematic project. Capstone projects are situated in different parts of the world and include themes such as:

  • 1. Addressing the impact of climate change on communities and the built environment.
  • 2. Integrating informal economies within contemporary modes of urbanization.
  • 3. Developing strategies to reinvigorate waterways and enhance water quality.
  • 4. Integrating waste as a resource in contemporary infrastructures.
  • 5. Rethinking disaster mitigation processes that promote resilience, and expedited relief.

The Master of Design in Sustainable Environments degree consists of 35 credits, typically distributed over three semesters (fall, spring and summer); however, students may choose to distribute these credits over four or five semesters. 

 


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Design in Sustainable Environments (M.D.S.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.8 years (Methods)

Learning Goals

  • Have a thorough understanding of factors contributing to development of the sustainability movement.
  • Understand and critically assess the state of their own home discipline as it is related to sustainability.
  • Develop design processes and successfully apply communication tactics to scenarios related to sustainable design.
  • Have the ability to spatially analyze basic and advanced metrics related to elements of sustainability.
  • Analyze the impacts of sustainability and potential solutions at multiple human scales: individual, communal, systemic and global.
  • Think critically about the relationship between a research problem and a research method.
  • Have knowledge of a broad range of methods of research used in the design of sustainable environments.
  • Be prepared to work successfully in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Have strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.
515-294-3366

Melissa Stenstrom

msten@iastate.edu
Iowa State University
Attn: Graduate Programs Support
715 Bissell Road
146 Design
Ames, IA 50011

Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

February 1 for full consideration for assistantships. Applications received after February 1 will be reviewed until fall class is full. Spring and summer entry not available.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Virtual Tour
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
rwhitehd@iastate.edu
Program Staff
janders@iastate.edu
msten@iastate.edu
annegn@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
Yes
The interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (GPSA) is intended to integrate knowledge and problem-solving skills from the agricultural sciences with those from ecology, the social sciences, and ethics.
wheat field

Our interdepartmental program builds on a solid foundation of agricultural science and provides students opportunities to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Our program was the first in the U.S. to offer both an MS and PhD in Sustainable Agriculture and is the only graduate program that allows students to pursue a true interdisciplinary curriculum that includes the biological, social, and economic elements of sustainability.

The program provides advanced training for students and facilitates interdisciplinary research focused on food security, environmental quality, and community development.  By emphasizing scientific principles and analytical thinking, the program seeks to prepare students to address challenges to agricultural sustainability in Iowa and other regions of the world.  By bringing together faculty from diverse disciplines, the program seeks to promote innovative research that reflects the university's commitment to public service and excellence in scholarship.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.2 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 3.0 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • An ability to frame problems and ask critical questions concerning agricultural sustainability
  • Knowledge of biophysical as well as socioeconomic aspects of agricultural sustainability
  • An expertise in sustainable agriculture that transcends disciplinary boundaries
  • An appreciation of the intellectual history of efforts to improve agricultural sustainability
  • An ability to work interdependently and collaboratively
  • The capacity to address complex agricultural problems by using systems thinking and other approaches
  • An ability to critique different problem-solving methods and approaches, and recognize and display visionary leadership with moral and ethical integrity
515.294.1191

Lynette Edsall

susag@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

January 15. NOTE: For fall 2024 and beyond, please choose ONLY the Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Major when you apply. Sustainable Agriculture is a direct-admit graduate program, where students are admitted into the group of a major professor as well as into the SUSAG major. As such it is imperative that prospective students identify a potential professor BEFORE applying to the program. Applicants should review our faculty directory to identify faculty working in areas that align with their interests and goals. Once relevant faculty members have been identified, applicants should contact those faculty directly to inquire about open graduate positions and funding opportunities for their planned term of entry. Only applicants that contact faculty, apply for the program and are then nominated by a faculty member will be considered for admission to the program.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 570
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 88
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 59
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
marsh@iastate.edu
Program Staff
camelot@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
Explore the complexities of human societies and social change with Iowa State University's Sociology graduate program. Our program offers a dynamic blend of theoretical inquiry and empirical research, preparing students to analyze and address pressing social issues.
sociology-grad-program-main

At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. The graduate program in sociology provides award-winning education. Graduate students in sociology develop the capability for original and creative research. Students engage in either independent or group research under the direction of faculty members. Preparation for the graduate degree is not confined to formal class work and activity on research projects. Students also work toward intellectual independence while developing an integrated grasp of the field. We encourage you to explore.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

Area(s) of Specialization: 

  • Agriculture & Development
  • Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Social & Economic Disparities

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 3.8 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 1.8 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the one of the department’s program areas.
  • The ability to articulate research objectives (e.g., form testable hypotheses) that, when met, will lead to meaningful contributions to the field of sociology.
  • Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research using appropriate methods of acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
  • The ability to interpret research results appropriately and integrate them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
  • The ability to clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, including in conference presentations, peer-reviewed scientific journals, and/or in the classroom.
  • Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.
515-294-2506

Rachel Burlingame

rmb@iastate.edu
Sociology Grad Admissions Secretary
103 East Hall
510 Farm House Lane
Department of Sociology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1054

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall Terms: January 31. We do not offer spring or summer admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: Yes
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
burgason@iastate.edu
Program Staff
rmb@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in both sociology and rural sociology. Students seeking advanced degrees also may pursue co-majors and minors in these areas of study as well.
2 people talking

At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. The graduate program in rural sociology provides an award-winning education. Graduate students in sociology develop the capability for original and creative research. Students engage in either independent or group research under the direction of faculty members. Preparation for the graduate degree is not confined to formal class work and activity on research projects. Students also work toward intellectual independence while developing an integrated grasp of the field. We encourage you to explore.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

Area(s) of Specialization: 

  • Agriculture & Development
  • Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Social & Economic Disparities

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: No data
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.3 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the one of the department’s program areas.
  • The ability to articulate research objectives (e.g., form testable hypotheses) that, when met, will lead to meaningful contributions to the field of sociology.
  • Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research using appropriate methods of acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret research results appropriately and integrate them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
  • Demonstrate the ability to clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, including in conference presentations, peer-reviewed scientific journals, and/or in the classroom.
  • Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.
515-294-2506

Rachel Burlingame

rmb@iastate.edu
Sociology Grad Admissions Secretary
103 East Hall
510 Farm House Lane
Department of Sociology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1054

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall Terms: January 31. We do not offer spring or summer admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: Yes
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
burgason@iastate.edu
Program Staff
rmb@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. As a first step, we have collected information on application requirements as well as links where you can find further information. We encourage you to explore.
Aline Sartor Chicowski

Students in the RATE program address important and enduring questions about rural and agricultural communities throughout world history, technologies developed and employed by these communities, and environmental contexts in which they operate. RATE’s unique focus brings diverse student and faculty interests into dynamic conversation about the past, preparing scholars to share and develop their expertise in a wide range of professional settings.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 6.3 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: No data
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate appropriate command of scholarly literature in particular areas of historical study as well as an understanding of basic methodologies of historical study in general.
  • Develop research projects that expand historical knowledge and understanding in particular areas.
  • Conduct research and interpret results appropriately, integrating them into existing disciplinary knowledge.
  • Communicate research findings effectively in both oral and written form, and through the use of other media when appropriate, to a variety of audiences.
  • Exhibit professionalism and correct ethical practices in scholarship and other professional conduct.
  • Cultivate an awareness of the full range of career options available to historians and the applicability of historical knowledge in diverse contexts.
515-294-6646

Kathleen Hilliard

khilliar@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

January 15 for assistantship consideration

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Writing sample (20-25 pages) addressed to program director
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7
    PTE 68
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
khilliar@iastate.edu
Program Staff
erandall@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
Explore the complexities of the human mind and behavior with Iowa State University's Psychology graduate program. Rooted in scientific inquiry and practical application, our program offers a diverse range of specializations to suit your interests and career goals.
Lago-gates-students

Psychological science has implications for nearly every aspect of people’s lives. At Iowa State University, world renowned psychologists share their passion for psychology with their students by involving them in groundbreaking research, educating them about solutions to real-world problems, and inspiring them to make a difference.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)

  • Cognitive psychology (Ph.D.)
  • Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
  • Social psychology (Ph.D.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.5 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.8 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scientific literature in the student's training area.
  • Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that have the potential to lead to significant scientific contributions to the field of study.
  • Conduct quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
  • Effectively communicate research findings orally and in writing.
  • Adhere to ethical principles and demonstrate professionalism in research and/or practice.
515-294-1742

Kristine Vicker

psychadm@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Counseling, Cognitive, and Social Psychology - December 1st--No admissions for students seeking only the M.S. degree

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Supplemental Application (contact psychadm@iastate.edu)
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 560
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 83
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
cameissn@iastate.edu
Program Staff
laws@iastate.edu
kvicker@iastate.edu
Postdoc Contact
jonkelly@iastate.edu
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