How to Apply

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Doctoral Application Deadline

Apply by March 2, 2021 to start in SUMMER 2021 (Excludes Clinical Psychology programs)

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Master’s Application Deadline

Apply by November 19 for SPRING 2021

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Certificate Application Deadline

Apply by November 19 for SPRING 2021

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PhD Clinical Psychology Application Deadline

Apply by February 3, 2021 to start in Fall 2021

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PhD & Postdoc Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology Application Deadline

Apply by February 3, 2021 to start in Fall 2021

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UPCOMING Application Deadlines:

  • MA Programs: Apply by November 19, 2020 for SPRING 2021
  • Certificate Programs: Apply by November 19, 2020 for SPRING 2021
  • Doctoral Programs: March 2, 2021 to start SUMMER 2021
    (Excludes Clinical Psychology programs)
  • PhD Clinical Psychology: February 3, 2021 to start in FALL 2021
  • PostDoc Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology:
    February 3, 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

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
Neuropsychology Specialization Training Program
(POSTDOCTORAL)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 CV Statement of Purpose, 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
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*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.