For admission to the program, a student must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution earned under residence and credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by The Pennsylvania State University. Students with experience in carrying out planned social change are particularly encouraged to apply.
Most applicants hold degrees in psychology, sociology, or related disciplines.
Ideally, applicants will have taken courses in developmental, personality, and social psychology, along with work in social change, social problems, and social conflict. Students from diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply, particularly if they have had work or other experience effecting change in community settings. Applicants may be asked to take additional coursework without graduate credit if they have had no psychology or sociology courses beyond the introductory level. Transfer credits from accredited institutions will be evaluated by the Program Coordinator for residency and appropriateness to the student s course of study. Approval for up to 10 transfer credits may be given.