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FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

At Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, our nationally respected education programs, dedicated faculty and international study body (representing 64 countries) have earned us an outstanding reputation. 

Click here to apply for the following programs: 

  • Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD): Deadline January 1st 
  • Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis Program (PhD): Deadline January 15th  
  • School-Clinical Child Psychology Program (PsyD): Deadline December 15th  
  • Mental Health Counseling Program (MA): Deadline February 15th & April 15th 
  • Marriage and Family Therapy (MS): Deadline April 15th 
**Applicants are permitted to apply to 2 doctoral programs (1 PsyD and 1 PhD) per admissions cycle.  Please see the application for more details.

***Applicants are also permitted to submit an application to the doctoral program and also be considered for one or both of our terminal Masters programs (Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy). Please see the application for more details. 

 

Click here to apply for Special Education:

  • Special Education (MA): Deadline June 27th  

Please see our FAQ section below before applying. Get APA tips on your psych program application.

To connect with the Admissions Office about application difficulties and other questions, contact us at 646.592.4380 or ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu before submitting your application. 

Upcoming Admissions Events 

All-School Open Houses 

Thursday, October 10th-6:00pm-7:30pm (Zoom only)  

Wednesday, November 6th- 6:00pm-8:45pm

Application Requirements 

General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required:  

  • Institution code 2995.  
  • Visit www.ets.org for testing locations and dates in your area 

How to Apply: 

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module. For more information on PSYCAS (as administered through the APA and Liasion) please visit American Psychological Association website. A complete application to the Ferkauf Graduate School must include the follow basic information: 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 2-3 page Personal Statement (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • (Please write about yourself and your experiences that you believe make you a suitable applicant. Additionally, please tell us what draws you to the field, and to our program in particular. If there are specific faculty whose research area is of interest to you, please indicate.) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • General GRE exam scores (sent electronically through ETS)  

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Prerequisites 

Applicants are expected to have had at least 15 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in general/introductory, statistics, experimental, abnormal and physiological psychology. Courses in related fields such as mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences are also highly recommended. 

If you are not a psychology major, you must take 5 prerequisites in an accredited institution before the fall semester begins. We will need to see official transcripts showing that these courses were taken. Courses can be taken at any accredited institution (state, city, or private college). Exclusively Online institution credits are not accepted. 

  • Introduction to Psychology/Fundamentals of Psychology 
  • Statistics for Psychology Students 
  • Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology 
  • Research Methods or an advanced research course 
  • Theories of Personality or Social Psychology or Developmental Psychology 
  • Physiological/Experimental Psychology (Brain and Behavior, Cognition and Learning, Cognitive Science, Sensation, Perception and Motivation, Cognitive Psychology, Human Memory, Psycholinguistics, Clinical Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neurobiology) 

Course Transfer 

So that each student has adequate contact with the School and its faculty, all research, reading, directed study, and dissertation credits must be taken at the School, and no more than 12 credits toward a doctoral degree may be transferred from the other institutions. 

Time Limitations 

Requirements for a doctoral degree must be completed within 10 years of admission. Applicants should apply for the year in which they intend to enroll. Applicants who file by the deadlines are expected to enroll in September of the next year. Requests to defer enrollment after an applicant has been granted admission are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

GRE exam scores are NOT required.  

How to Apply

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module. For more information on PSYCAS (as administered through the APA and Liasion) please visit American Psychological Association website. A complete application to the Ferkauf Gradaute School must include the follow basic information: 
 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 2-3 page Personal Statement (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
    (Please write about yourself and your experiences that you believe make you a suitable applicant. Additionally, please tell us what draws you to the field, and to our program in particular. If there are specific faculty whose research area is of interest to you, please indicate.) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Prerequisites 

Applicants are expected to have had at least 15 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in general/introductory, statistics, experimental, abnormal and physiological psychology. Courses in related fields such as mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences are also highly recommended. 

If you are not a psychology major, you must take 5 prerequisites in an accredited institution before the fall semester begins. We will need to see official transcripts showing that these courses were taken. Courses can be taken at any accredited institution (state, city, or private college). Exclusively Online institution credits are not accepted. 

  • Introduction to Psychology/ Fundamentals of Psychology 
  • Statistics 
  • Abnormal Psychology 
  • Experimental Psychology  
  • Theories of Personality or Physiological Psychology 

Residence Requirement 

So that each student has adequate contact with the School and its faculty, all research, reading, directed study, and dissertation credits must be taken at the School, and no more than 12 credits toward a doctoral degree may be transferred from the other institutions. 

Time Limitations 

Requirements for a doctoral degree must be completed within 10 years of admission. 

Applicants should apply for the year in which they intend to enroll. Applicants who file by the deadlines are expected to enroll in September of the next year. Requests to defer enrollment after an applicant has been granted admission are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

GRE exam scores are NOT required. 

How to Apply: 

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module. For more information on PSYCAS (as administered through the APA and Liasion) please visit American Psychological Association website. A complete application to the Ferkauf Gradaute School must include the follow basic information: 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 2-3 page Personal Statement (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • (Please write about yourself and your experiences that you believe make you a suitable applicant. Additionally, please tell us what draws you to the field, and to our program in particular. If there are specific faculty whose research area is of interest to you, please indicate.) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Prerequisites 

Applicants are expected to have had at least 15 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in general/introductory, statistics, experimental, abnormal and physiological psychology. Courses in related fields such as mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences are also highly recommended. 

If you are not a psychology major, you must take 5 prerequisites in an accredited institution before the fall semester begins. We will need to see official transcripts showing that these courses were taken. Courses can be taken at any accredited institution (state, city, or private college). Exclusively Online institution credits are not accepted. 

  • Introduction to Psychology/ Fundamentals of Psychology 
  • Statistics 
  • Abnormal Psychology 
  • Developmental Psychology  
  • Theories of Personality or Physiological Psychology 

Residence Requirement 

So that each student has adequate contact with the School and its faculty, all research, reading, directed study, and dissertation credits must be taken at the School, and no more than 12 credits toward a doctoral degree may be transferred from the other institutions. 

Time Limitations 

Requirements for a doctoral degree must be completed within 10 years of admission. 

Applicants should apply for the year in which they intend to enroll. Applicants who file by the deadlines are expected to enroll in September of the next year. Requests to defer enrollment after an applicant has been granted admission are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

GRE exam scores are NOT required. 

How to Apply: 

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module. For more information on PSYCAS (as administered through the APA and Liasion) please visit American Psychological Association website. A complete application to the Ferkauf Gradaute School must include the follow basic information: 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email
  • 2-3 page Personal Statement (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • (Please write about yourself and your experiences that you believe make you a suitable applicant. Additionally, please tell us what draws you to the field, and to our program in particular. If there are specific faculty whose research area is of interest to you, please indicate.) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Time Limitations 

A student must complete the requirements for the Master's degree within five years of admission to the school. Applicants should apply for the year in which they intend to enroll. Applicants who file by the deadlines are expected to enroll in September of the next year. Requests to defer enrollment after an applicant has been granted admission are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

GRE exam scores are NOT required. 

How to Apply: 

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module. For more information on PSYCAS (as administered through the APA and Liasion) please visit American Psychological Association website. A complete application to the Ferkauf Gradaute School must include the follow basic information: 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • 2-3 page Personal Statement (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 
  • (Please write about yourself and your experiences that you believe make you a suitable applicant. Additionally, please tell us what draws you to the field, and to our program in particular. If there are specific faculty whose research area is of interest to you, please indicate.) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through PSYCAS or mail/email) 

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Time Limitations 

A student must complete the requirements for the Master's degree within five years of admission to the school. Applicants should apply for the year in which they intend to enroll. Applicants who file by the deadlines are expected to enroll in September of the next year. Requests to defer enrollment after an applicant has been granted admission are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

GRE exam scores are NOT required. 

How to Apply: 

Applications are submitted through the YU application portal at https://yu.elluciancrmrecruit.com/ApplyGraduate/Account/Login.A complete application must include the follow basic information: 

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript (submitted through the application or mail/email) 
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted through the application or mail/email) 
  • Write a personal statement of 3–5 pages double spaced detailing professional goals and any experiences or interest relating to working with children who function below grade 2 or who have disabilities. (submitted through the application or mail/email) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume (submitted through the application or mail/email) 

Any materials that are emailed or mailed can be sent to the follow address: 

  • Email: ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 
  • Mail: Office of Admissions, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology; Yeshiva University; 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 

Pathways

This option allows undergraduates from Yeshiva College (YC) and Stern College for Women (SCW) to take up to 12 graduate credits that will count toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. After completing their bachelor's, students can finish their graduate degree in just one more year.  

  1. Admissions criteria: Juniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (no exceptions). Students can begin taking graduate coursework in the fall semester of their senior year. The program does not allow for spring or summer starts.   

  2. Application Requirements: Submission of the graduate application including personal statement and letter of recommendation. YU transcripts will be pulled into the applicant record by the Graduate Admissions Team.     

  3. Helpful Links:   

Application Process: NOTE: If you are a YU undergraduate, you already have an account. 

  1. Confirm your interest in the BA/MA program with the Pathways Coordinator (pathways@yu.edu).  

  1. Notify your undergraduate Psychology Department Chair by the end of your second year that you are interested in the BA/MA in Mental Health Counseling.  

  1. Once the Chair approves your request, complete this application form to formally apply to the BA/MA program through Ferkauf Admissions.  

  1. Applications are due by December 1st of your senior year.  

Please note: Summer coursework may be required between sophomore and junior, and junior and senior years in order to be eligible to register for MA courses in your fourth year. 

Applicant/Student Confidentiality 

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology enforces a strict policy of applicant/student confidentiality. The Admissions Office cannot discuss an applicant's or student's file or any other application material with anyone other than the applicant or student. Exceptions will only be made on a case-by-case basis and under careful evaluation. 

Equal Opportunity 

Yeshiva University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in admission and other facets of its educational programs and activities. The University encourages applications from qualified students of diverse backgrounds without regard to sex, religion, age, race, sexual orientation, handicap, color, or national origin, within the meaning of applicable law.

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