How to Apply

Begin your journey with Fielding Graduate University.

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Master’s Application Deadline

Apply by August 3, 2020 to start in FALL 2020

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Certificate Application Deadline

Apply by August 3, 2020 to start in FALL 2020

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Doctoral Application Deadline

Apply June 25, 2020 to start in FALL 2020 (Excludes Clinical Psychology programs)

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PhD Clinical Psychology Application Deadline

Apply by February, 2021 to start in Fall 2021

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PhD & Postdoc Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology Application Deadline

Apply by February 2021 to start in Fall 2021

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UPCOMING Application Deadlines:

  • MA Programs: August 3, 2020 to start in FALL 2020
  • Certificate Programs: August 3, 2020 to start in FALL 2020
  • PhD/Doctoral Programs: June 25, 2020 to start FALL 2020
    (Excludes Clinical Psychology programs)
  • PhD Clinical Psychology: February 2021 to start in FALL 2021
  • PhD & PostDoc Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology:
    February 2021 to start in FALL 2021

The Admissions Department is ready to help you begin this exciting new phase in your life. Once you know which program is right for you, start the admission process by reviewing these requirements:

Standard application requirements for all programs:

  • Online Application
  • $75 Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts

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Doctoral Degree Application Requirements

In addition TO THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL Doctoral APPLICATIONS.
EDD in LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE
 Résumé Reflective Essay Statement of Purpose
PHD in INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
 CV Critical Thinking Writing Sample Statement of Purpose
2 Recommendations
PHD in CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
 CV Critical Thinking Writing Sample Statement of Purpose
3 Recommendations
PHD in HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
 Résumé Writing Sample Statement of Purpose
Reflective Essay
PHD in ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
 Résumé Writing Sample Statement of Purpose
Reflective Essay
PHD in MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY
 CV Critical Thinking Writing Sample Statement of Purpose
2 Recommendations

Application fee waiver available after attending an information session.

Master’s Degree Application Requirements

In addition TO THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE and Resume are REQUIRED FOR ALL MASTERS APPLICATIONS unless it is noted otherwise.
MA in MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY
 Résumé Statement of Purpose
Ma in organizational development and leadership
 Résumé Statement of Purpose

Application fee waiver available after attending an information session.

Certificate Application Requirements

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF RESPECIALIZATION IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (POSTDOCTORAL)
 CV Statement of Purpose
3 Recommendations
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (POSTDOCTORAL)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 CV Copy of Professional License
CERTIFICATE IN EVIDENCE BASED COACHING (EBC & EBCOL)*
 Résumé  Official Transcript
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
 CV Statement of Purpose
3 Recommendations
CERTIFICATE IN organizational development and leadership
 Résumé Statement of Purpose
CERTIFICATE IN media psychology
  Official Transcript
Forensic Psychology CERTIFICATE
 Résumé Statement of Purpose
Forensic Psychology for mental health PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATE
 Résumé Statement of Purpose
Forensic psychology for clinicians CERTIFICATE
 Résumé Statement of Purpose

 

*EBCOL applicants must provide documentation of at least 24 hours of prior coach-specific training, or be a graduate of/currently enrolled in the following programs: MA in Organizational Leadership and Development; PhD in Human Development; PhD in Organizational Development and Change.

Application fee waiver available after attending an information session.