Regular Admissions Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA (3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of the bachelor’s degree, the student’s major courses, or on an accredited graduate degree are also acceptable) 

• Meet Faulkner University’s general admissions requirements for graduate programs 

• Approval of admission by the director and/or chair of Department of Social and Behavioral Science 

• Completion of the required pre-requisites with a grade of “C” or higher (students may complete these online with Faulkner University prior to beginning the graduate courses) 

• One (1) course in: General Psychology [Faulkner equivalent: PY1310] 

• One (1) course in: Human Development (any human development across the lifespan [Faulkner equivalent: PY2301] 

• One (1) course in: Research Methods (any related discipline)* [Faulkner equivalent: PY3350] 

• One (1) course in: Statistics (any discipline, or math statistics)* [Faulkner equivalent: PY3330]  

*A combined course in Research and Analysis covering applicable content may be accepted. 

Conditional Admissions Requirements: 

Students not meeting the regular admissions requirements may submit any or all of the following additional items for consideration.  The University conditional admission policy detailed in the graduate catalog will apply. 

• Letters of recommendations from professional or academic sources 

• Submission of standardized admissions exams (e.g. GRE, MAT, LSAT, etc.) 

• Resume demonstrating relevant professional experience 

• Other evidence indicating academic preparedness 

All applicants must submit: 

• A complete graduate application [LINK TO THIS] 

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended 

• A short personal essay in APA format addressing the following: 

• Why do you want to pursue this degree? How will it fit with your personal or 

career goals? 

• How is a degree from a Christian university such as Faulkner a good fit for you 

(consider Faulkner’s mission statement [LINK-OPEN N.TAB] in your answer)? 

• How have you navigated challenges that have come in your life, academics, 

career, etc. What do you anticipate may be the most difficult adjustment you will 

need to make as you pursue this degree? 

• What is one thing about yourself you wish everybody knew, but you are often 

reluctant to share? 

Students must have access to the following technology resources in order to successfully complete the program: 

• Mac computer or PC that is less than five years old with storage and unrestricted access 

• High-speed internet and a supported Internet browser 

• Windows 10 or higher 

• Webcam (720p minimum; 1080hd recommended) 

• Microsoft Word  

• Additional policies and requirements outlined in our Online Student Handbook Supplement. 

A student who has completed all required coursework must meet the following conditions before a degree or certificate will be awarded: 

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 

• No grade below C in any courses 

• No more than two C grades in the program of study 

• Pay applicable graduation fees 

• No holds on any financial accounts 

Please note: Students may retake a course up to two times to earn a passing grade. 

To apply for the Master of Science in Psychology and Disability Services degree, submit a completed online application with all required supplemental materials. Additionally, you will need to fill out an Official Transcript Request form and submit it to any schools you previously attended with the appropriate fee. All transcripts should be mailed to:

Faulkner University Attn: Graduate Enrollment 5345 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, AL 36109

All applicants must submit:

• A complete graduate application
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• A short personal essay in APA format addressing the following:
• Why do you want to pursue this degree? How will it fit with your personal or career goals?
  • How is a degree from a Christian university such as Faulkner a good fit for you
  • (consider Faulkner’s mission statement in your answer)?
  • How have you navigated challenges that have come in your life, academics, career, etc. What do you anticipate may be the most difficult adjustment you will need to make as you pursue this degree?
  • What is one thing about yourself you wish everybody knew, but you are often reluctant to share?

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What is Rolling Admissions?

The program evaluates PTCAS verified applications from June 15th until May 1st. This means that we conduct interviews both in the fall and spring semesters. Rather than admitting applicants all at once, we make admission decisions throughout the year.