Admission Information

Psychology (Sport Psychology), MS

Is this program right for me?

The Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Sport Psychology is designed for students interested in the psychological aspects of sports and exercise. Do you want to work with athletes to enhance performance, improve mental health, and promote overall well-being through psychological principles? Are you interested in interdisciplinary coursework related to psychology, health, and communication? If you have a passion for sports, a strong foundation in psychology, and want to deepen your understanding of the mental aspects of athletic performance, this program is for you.

Program at a Glance

Campus Immersion Details

Location: West Valley Campus
Credit Hours: 30
Schedule: Both day and evening classes required; click here to view this fall's course offerings
Time to Completion: 3-4 semesters full-time; 5 semesters part-time 
Admit Term: Fall - Now Accepting Applications through July 15, 2025

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Application Components

Completed applications must be electronically submitted to ASU and include the following:

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Letters of recommendation help support your graduate school application by providing a third-party view of your ability to perform well in graduate school. It is preferred that the letters of recommendation are from faculty members who know the applicant's work well; if these are not available, then recommendations should be from individuals in supervisory or professional roles. Two letters of recommendation are required. However, three letters of recommendation are strongly recommended.

This is your opportunity to introduce yourself, share your goals and explain why you decided to pursue this particular program. Please provide a statement no longer than three pages double-spaced describing your research experience and interest overlap with the identified ASU program faculty.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in applicable master's degree program. 

It is recommended that applicants have a background in psychology, sociology, communication, kinesiology, nutrition or a closely related field. Required program coursework assumes a basic understanding of social science statistics and research methods. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed a statistics course or a research methods course.

Applicants to the Master of Science in psychology (sport psychology concentration) program are not required to submit a GRE score. Applicants who feel that their GPA and academic record are not reflective of their current ability are strongly recommended to provide a GRE score.

International applicants should review details online to determine if a TOEFL or IELTS score must be submitted. Information can be found by visiting students.asu.edu/graduate/proficiency.

Review Process

Review of applications for admission are done on a rolling basis. Typically decisions are returned within 14 calendar days from the date the application is ‘in review’. The decision timeframe may increase during peak cycles.

Applicants can view the status of their application online via My ASU. The New College may reach out to request additional information or provide updates so it is important to check your email regularly.  

After submitting your application please contact [email protected] with any questions.


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