The Postbac Program in Psychology is designed for students with little background in psychology and emphasizes appropriate introductory and intermediate-level studies. Those with no psychology knowledge and no experience with scientific research in psychology are sometimes advised to take a course or two, and possibly gain some research experience, before applying to the program. Some of this preparatory work may be credited toward the postbaccalaureate certificate.

Admission to the Postbac Program in Psychology is limited by the capacity of the Department of Psychology to offer research opportunities to post baccalaureate students. Usually 12 to 20 new students are admitted each year.

The program only admits students in the fall. Applicants are urged to submit application materials well in advance of the deadline of May 1, 2008. In order to allow time for the processing of visas, international students should submit their applications for the Fall of 2006 at least 12 weeks before the May 1, 2008 deadline.

Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the following spring term on a space-available basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as they can be processed more efficiently.

Further information about application materials, visa requirements and admission decisions can be found on the School of Continuing Education’s Psychology Postbac Program pages on Application and Admission.

The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs reviews applications and they may be reached at:

Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
School of Continuing Education
203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027-6902
New office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6:15 p.m.;
Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 212-854-9666