{"id":358,"date":"2023-03-28T14:12:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T21:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/map\/?page_id=358"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:57:42","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/map\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Applied Psychology program is seeking students who have excelled in their academics and who show exceptional promise for professional success. While highly selective, our program includes a diverse group of students with varied professional experiences from across the US and the world.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is no required major for admission to the Applied Psychology program, most of those who are admitted will have completed coursework in the social sciences, and success in the program will require a working understanding of major concepts and research methodologies associated with the study of human behavior. However, students with interdisciplinary backgrounds are also appreciated for their unique contributions to the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--signup-form dark\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--signup-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Information Session\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The M.S. in Applied Psychology program invites prospective students to attend our Information Sessions. This is a perfect opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students and discover what our innovative program can offer you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h3>Program Details<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2886%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">\n<h5><strong>Modality<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.7114%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">\n<h5><strong>Length<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.6667%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">\n<h5><strong>Units<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">\n<h5><strong>Start Date<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2886%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">On Campus<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.7114%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">9 Months<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.6667%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">34<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.2886%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Online<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.7114%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">16 Months<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.6667%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">34<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Fall \/ Summer \/ Spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--table-comp full-width\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--table-comp\"\n    \n      >\n\n        <div class=\"tbl-comp\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          \n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <table id=\"tbl-content-70\" data-layout=\"Stacked\" data-id=\"70\">\n         \n                            <thead>\n                    <tr>\n                                                    <th>\n                                <center><h5><font color=\"#ffffff\"><strong>Modality<\/strong><\/font><\/h5><\/center>\n                            <\/th>\n                                                    <th>\n                                <center><h5><font color=\"white\"><strong>Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/font><\/h5><\/center>\n                           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2026\n<br>\n<strong>Regular Decision:<\/strong>\n<br>\nMarch 1, 2026<\/center>\n                                <\/td>\n                                                     \n                                                     \n                               \n                                <td >\n                                    \n                                <\/td>\n                                                     \n                                            <\/tr>\n                                         <tr>\n                                                     \n                               \n                                <td >\n                                    <center>Online<\/center>\n                                <\/td>\n                                                     \n                                                     \n                               \n                                <td >\n                                    <center><strong>Spring 2026<\/strong><br>\nApplication Deadline: TBD<\/center>\n                                <\/td>\n                                                     \n                                                     \n                               \n                                <td >\n                                    \n                                <\/td>\n                                                     \n                                            <\/tr>\n                                    <\/tbody>\n                                   <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n        \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--interactive-content-pane \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--interactive-content-pane\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"left\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Admission Requirements\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <div class=\"pagination-wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"interactive-content-pane-pagination\"><\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"right\">\n          <div class=\"swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                USC Application\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USC Graduate Admissions Application<\/a>: Including $105 non-refundable<br \/>\napplication fee.<\/p>\n<p>Fee waivers are available to prospective students who meet the eligibility requirements. The Office of Graduate Admission must approve your request before you can submit your application. If your fee waiver request is denied, you must pay the application fee. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/fee-waivers\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Graduate Applications\"  \n>\n    USC Graduate Applications \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Official Transcripts\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Graduate applicants must submit\u202fofficial transcripts\u202fdirectly to USC<br \/>\nfrom all\u202fcolleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions<br \/>\npreviously attended. Transcripts and other academic records must be<br \/>\nissued directly by the registrar\u2019s\u202foffice of your previous school(s) and<br \/>\nbear the official registrar\u2019s stamp\/signature.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who completed their previous studies outside the United<br \/>\nStates must check our\u202fcountry-specific requirements\u202fto determine if<br \/>\nwe need original-language copies of their academic records.<\/p>\n<p>Send official transcripts electronically to:<strong> etrans@usc.edu<\/strong><br \/>\nSend official transcripts via mail to:<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nUSC Office of Graduate Admission<br \/>\n3601 South Flower Street, Room 112<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089-0915<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Personal Statement\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Personal statements are used to evaluate your personal and<br \/>\nprofessional experiences and your ability to effectively and clearly<br \/>\ncommunicate ideas. Please submit an essay answering the following<br \/>\nquestions:<br \/>\n1) How have your background, experiences and interests led you to<br \/>\nseek ways to apply psychology in organizations to benefit consumers or employees?<br \/>\n2) Why do you believe the USC MAPP program can help you achieve<br \/>\nyour career goals?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your essay should be 750 words maximum and be submitted as a <\/strong><strong>single document.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Three Letters of Recommendation\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>At least one from an academic or a professional reference are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/map\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2022\/11\/36549431762_fec03ba7e7_c-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>A general profile of admitted students is that they have had a strong record of academic success, they have had either part-time or full-time work or volunteer experience, and they have demonstrated leadership qualities. Furthermore, admitted students have articulately explained their interest in the program through their statement of purpose, and have recommendations that speak to their ability to excel in a graduate program at a top-tier university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Frequently Asked Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Who is a good fit for the Applied Psychology Program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>MAPP is a graduate-level psychology program that emphasizes the application of psychological tools and insights in applied, non-clinical settings. If you&#8217;re passionate about pursuing a career that enhances people&#8217;s experiences, such as employees, consumers, or audiences, this program may be a strong fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What factors does the selection committee consider when evaluating applications?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Admission to the USC M.S. in Applied Psychology program is highly competitive. The selection committee conducts a comprehensive, holistic review of each submitted application. We consider your academic performance and writing skills, as well as your experiences, leadership, and personal qualities. Each applicant is evaluated based on the entirety of their application materials, not solely on grades or test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is the general profile of an admitted student?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>In general, admitted students have a strong record of academic success, relevant part-time or full-time work or volunteer experience, and demonstrated leadership qualities. They also effectively articulate their interest in the program through their statement of purpose and submit recommendations that speak to their potential to excel in a graduate program at a top-tier university.<\/p>\n<p>We do not have specific major or class requirements, but it is helpful if you have taken a course that demonstrates quantitative skills. These courses include statistics, research methods, or other math. Alternatively, if you have worked with data through an internship or employment opportunity, that can be articulated through your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do you have any application tips?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Before you begin your application, please read all instructions carefully. While you will be able to add information to certain sections after submission, you will not be able to make revisions once the application has been submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to enter the name and email address of each reference who will electronically submit a letter of recommendation <em data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"477\">before<\/em> submitting your online application. We recommend completing this step early to give your recommenders as much time as possible to submit their letters. Please inform them that the request will come from <em>uscsupport@liaisoncas.com.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>We also encourage you to connect with program staff, faculty, students, and alumni throughout the application cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is the cost of the program? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>Tuition<\/strong><br \/>\nMAPP residential students are charged a flat-rate tuition. Tuition is subject to change each academic year. For detailed information on tuition and mandatory fees, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/graduate-professional-financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">USC Financial Aid<\/a>. Please note that this information applies only to the listed academic year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowships<\/strong><br \/>\nMAPP offers a limited number of fellowships to admitted students. Both domestic and international applicants are eligible. For priority consideration, we encourage you to apply early. Candidates are evaluated holistically and assessed based on merit, diversity, and financial need. To learn more, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/map\/mapp-fellowship\/\">MAPP Fellowships page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-95ln-OCOBI\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Is there a commitment deposit required? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-95ln-OCOBI\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-95ln-OCOBI\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Admitted students 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