Master of Arts in Psychology

The MA in Psychology at Dallas Baptist University is a master's program for those who desire to help people. Our master’s degree in psychology can empower you to become an advocate and make an impact on the lives of those in need. DBU offers the premier Christ-centered MA in Psychology, a 60-hour program designed to prepare graduates as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA). The LPA allows graduates to practice as a mental health practitioner in the state of Texas. For those who desire even more career flexibility, with only two extra courses, students may choose to prepare to become a school psychologist. Our small class sizes (16:1 student to faculty ratio) provide an environment where professors invest individually in a mentoring relationship that facilitates learning. Because you are more than just your career, we are committed to excellence in academics and exceptional investment in your personal development.

Official transcript from last institution attended as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student A Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for seeking admission, answering each question with approximately 150 words, as this is considered a writing sample A Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency approved by the US Department of Education Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work A current professional résumé