Dr. Melissa Bayne

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Biography

Melissa L. Bayne is a Continuing Lecturer and the Director of the Psychology Post Baccalaureate Program at the University of California, Berkeley. With a focus on transformational leadership and teaching innovation, she engages in research that explores the dynamics of intimate relationships and effective communication. Dr. Bayne also examines the complexities of attribution and intergroup relations, aiming to enhance educational practices and outcomes for students in the field of psychology. She teaches various courses, including Psychology 169: Love Close Relationships, Psychology 144: Emerging Adulthood, and Psychology 198: Professional Development for Psychologists, highlighting her commitment to mentoring and professional development within the discipline.

Research Interests

Transformational Leadership Teaching Innovation Mentoring Intimate Relationships Communication Attribution Intergroup Relations

Courses

Psych 169: Love Close Relationships Psych 144: Emerging Adulthood Psych 198: Professional Development for Psychologists

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.