MASTER OF APPLIED POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program must have completed a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, education, social work or nursing from a regionally accredited institution. Bachelor's degrees in other specialty areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. MAPP program applicants must have a 3.0 GPA (B average) or better.

In order to ensure that program courses are taught at the highest possible level, applicants without a major or minor in psychology must have completed, prior to admission, at a bachelor's level or above, the following courses:

• Introduction to Psychology

• Research/Statistics

• Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology

Your application will be processed and assessed by the Faculty Committee on Admissions only after the receipt of:

• Three letters of recommendation

• A general autobiographical statement explaining your interest in this academic program as it relates to your career goals (in 500 words or less) 

• Writing sample (preferably graded)

Official college transcripts from all colleges/universities schools attended must be sent directly to:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Office of Admissions

4170 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

We will accept electronic transcripts via mail, eScript and/or Parchment Services and National Student Clearinghouse.

Letters of Recommendation can be submitted through PCOM's application portal or sent directly to PCOM Admissions in PDF format to recommend@pcom.edu.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Due to international regulations, and restrictions by the State of California, foreign national/international candidates and California residents are not eligible to enroll in PCOM online programs.