Psychological Sciences
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 45,954 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023
    Psychological Sciences

    About

    Psychological Sciences provides a broad overview of many of the sub-fields of psychology. Courses focus on: clinical psychology (mental illness and behavioral problems), cognitive psychology (memory, thinking, and reasoning), developmental psychology (human growth and aging), industrial/organizational psychology (how people work together), behavioral neuroscience (biological bases of behavior), social psychology (thoughts and behavior in social situations), learning and motivation, statistics and mathematical models of behavior.

    Psychological Sciences is developing co-op opportunities for undergraduate students. Students participating in co-ops will spend two semesters working within their field of interest throughout the undergraduate program.

    Psychological Sciences students have the option to also earn a Master's degree in either Public Health or Applied Behavior Analysis through an accelerated 4+1 agreement.

    Psychological Sciences offers excellent preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate and professional school, especially law school and occupational therapy.

    Disciplines

    College of Health and Human Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For most first-time college students (future freshman) a complete application includes:

    • The application itself
    • Purdue-specific questions from the application
    • Self-reported high school grades
    • Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores*
    • Proof of English proficiency (for citizens of non-English speaking countries)
    • The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)

    Students apply to Purdue using the Common Application. This application requires you to provide a personal essay and answer Purdue-specific questions. View current essay questions.

    We accept SAT or ACT scores and have no preference on which test is taken. You may report the best scores from across different tests. If able, you should take one or the other in the spring of your junior year in preparation for the November 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.

    When you apply, you are able to report best components from different test dates. School codes for Purdue West Lafayette: ACT – 1230; SAT – 1631.

    *For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.

    Looking ahead: In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    •   Advertising, marketing, and public relations
    •   Child care and gerontology
    •   College administration
    •   Criminal justice
    •   Human resources
    •   Human services and health care
    •   Management and sales
    •   Recreation
    •   Research
    •   Psychological counseling
    •   Professional/graduate school or law
    •   Medical school

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    The steps to apply to Purdue are relatively simple.

    1. Complete and submit an online application.
    2. Pay attention to and meet application deadlines.
    3. Make sure we receive all material required for your application to be complete.
    Psychological Sciences
    Purdue University
    Purdue University
    United States of America

    United States of America, West Lafayette