Overview

Programs in Psychology / Programs in Psychology is located in Hempstead, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Industrial/organizational psychology
Doctor of Psychology (Psy D)	School-community psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Clinical psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Applied organizational psychology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	40
Doctoral Degrees	27
Other Advanced Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional Internship, minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (psychology) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 1st year qualifying examination, 2nd year research project, successful practicum/externship placements, written presentation and successful oral defense of dissertation, completion of full-time internship

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

394

Applied

140

Accepted

69

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 31st	December 31st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, essay, interview
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (psychology)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation, interview, essay, curriculum vitae

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

226

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.62%
Black or African American	3.1%
White or Caucasian	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	6.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.21%
Unknown	2.65%

Gender

Male (28%)

Female (71%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with DSM disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression). Schizophrenia. Contributions of parent/child interaction therapy for children. Positive clinical psychology. SscientifiWork team dynamics and knowledge sharing in the workplace.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY  11549
United States

Contact Dr. Craig Johnson
Chairperson
Email: craig.a.johnson@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-5636

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