Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the doctoral program in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Enclosed are the materials you will need to complete your application. Some of the materials you will need to complete the application are on-line (the Graduate School Application and the ADP Supplemental Application - www.umbc.edu/psyc/grad/adpflyerfinal.html). Please note that applications for the ADP program are considered only once each year, and this application deadline is January 23. Again, thank you for your interest in the program. We think it is an innovative and exciting one and we look forward to seeing your application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (410) 455-2370 (office), (410) 455-2567 (department), or e-mail, baker@umbc.edu. Cordially, Linda Baker, Ph.D. Professor and Director Applied Developmental Psychology Ph.D. Program CHECKLIST (Send all materials to the Graduate School) Graduate School Application Application Fee ($50) Official Transcripts Official GRE scores (include Psychology Subject Test) Supplemental Application for ADP Program Letters of Recommendation (3) Statement of Goals and Objectives
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY 2 RETURN THIS FORM TO: Department of Psychology University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 (PLEASE TYPE) DATE: NAME: PERMANENT ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE: Daytime: Evening: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Academic Background 3 1. Graduate Record Scores Score Date of Exam Verbal Quantitative Advanced Psychology 2. Describe whatever technical skills you have acquired (e.g., computer use and programming, electrophysiology, test construction, foreign languages). (Please feel free to include additional pages when answering questions 3A, B, C & D) 3. Academic Training: A. College Attended Year Major/Minor Degree Date Granted B. Undergraduate preparation: Year School Psychology Courses Cr. Hrs. Grade Year School Math or Statistics Courses Cr. Hrs. Grade Year School Science Courses Cr. Hrs. Grade Year School Sociology or Education Courses Cr. Hrs. Grade
Grade Point Average (GPA) (A= 4, B=3, C=2, Dl). To obtain overall GAP, multiply grades in each course by number of credit hours. Divide by total credit hours for ALL courses, not just ones listed above.): 4 All courses entire 4 years All courses last 2 years All Psychology courses C. Graduate Courses Year School Course Credit Hrs. Grade GPA for all Gradate Courses (Compute as above) D. If you have published research papers or presented papers at a professional meeting, please list them (use additional pages if necessary):
E. List names of persons from whom you have requested letters of recommendation: 5 Name Position Institution 1. 2. 3. (Use additional space as needed for 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D) 4. A. As specifically as you can, state the reasons for your interest in graduate education in applied developmental psychology. What specific issues and areas of specialization would you like to pursue and why? Identify faculty members with whom you are interested in working. B. What are your professional goals?
C. Discuss any specific experiences you have had which helped prepare you for our program. For example, have you done any research or training? Have you worked with infants, children, or the aged? 6
7 D. Please include any additional information that may assist the Admissions Committee in reviewing your application. (Please note that we will be pleased to mail you reprints of specified faculty publications on request. You may contact faculty directly or make requests to the Graduate Studies Admin. Asst., Ms. Paula Todd-Cherelstein.) 5. Financial Support: Do you wish to be considered for a research or teaching assistantship? Yes No Do you wish to be considered for admission if no financial assistance is available? Yes No I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature