The degree of master of psychology (Psy.M.) is awarded to students matriculated in each of the three doctoral programs upon meeting the program requirements noted below; no students are admitted only for a master`s degree.

The clinical psychology faculty requires two full years of course work at GSAPP (a minimum of 36 credits), of which 27 credits are specific, required courses. Students also must complete at least 12 experiential credits and have successfully completed the General Comprehensive Examination plus the case-related question of the Clinical Psychology Program Comprehensive Examination.

The organizational psychology faculty requires completion of the first two years of course work as stipulated in the sample five-year program, plus satisfactory completion of both the General Comprehensive Examination and the Organizational Psychology Program Oral Speciality Examination.

The school psychology faculty requires completion of the first three years of course work as stipulated in the sample four-year program, eligibility for the New Jersey School Psychology Certificate, and satisfactory completion of the General Comprehensive Examination.