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Doctoral Program
Admissions
The doctoral programs offered by the School of Psychology & Counseling
both accept applications for the fall only. Both programs prefer a cumulative
GPA of 3.5 or better from the last degree completed. The following items
are required as part of the admissions process for both programs. Each
program has specific requirements as well. Be sure to read below for
those items:
- Application for Admission
- Application Fee ($50) - this fee is non-refundable
- Personal Goals Statement (for required essay topics, click here)
- Official Transcripts (from all schools attended
since high school graduation)
- GRE Scores (general test only, we do not require subject test scores)
- Three Recommendations
- Resumé
- 10-Page Scholarly Writing Sample (APA Format)
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
In addition to the prerequisites and items listed above,
applicants should have a minimum of 18 hours in undergraduate psychology,
with a psychology major preferred. A master's degree is not required.
Applicants will be initially reviewed to determine
if they have the prerequisites, minimum grades/GRE scores and other preferred
characteristics as determined by the faculty for each incoming cohort.
Those students who pass the initial review will be contacted regarding
an interview, which is by invitation only and must be completed in person.
Interviews take place on the Virginia Beach Campus and occur early in
the spring semester. Applications for the Psy.D. program are due by January
15. Applications are considered beyond this date as long as space remains
available in the class or until the admissions office determines that
admission is closed for the fall. Academic merit-based financial aid
is available to those admitted students who qualify. Other than submitting your FAFSA, a seperate financial aid application is not required. Please see the Central Financial Aid website for more aid opportunities.
For additional information specific to the program
you are considering, visit the program
admission requirements page.
To download forms to complete for the application process
visit the admission's forms and downloads
page.
Doctoral Program in Counselor Education & Supervision
(Ph.D.)
In addition to the prerequisites and items listed above,
CES applicants must have an earned master's degree in counseling or
a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Strong
preference is given to graduates of CACREP accredited programs. All others
must demonstrate that they have satisfied the curricular and experiential
requirements required by CACREP programs. CES applicants must also submit
the following:
- Clinical Skills DVD (10-15 minutes max.)
Applicants will be initially reviewed to determine
if they have the prerequisites, minimum grades/GRE scores and other preferred
characteristics as determined by the faculty for each incoming cohort.
Those students who pass the initial review will be contacted regarding
an interview, which is by invitation only and must be completed in person.
Interviews take place on the Virginia Beach Campus and occur early in
the spring semester. Applications for the CES program are due by January
15. Applications are considered beyond this date as long as space remains
available in the class or until the admissions office determines that
admission is closed for the fall. Academic merit-based financial aid
is available to those admitted students who qualify. Other than submitting your FAFSA, a seperate financial aid application is not required. Please see the Central Financial Aid website for more aid opportunities.
For additional information specific to the program you are considering, visit
the program admission requirements page.
To download forms to complete for the application
process visit the admission's forms and
downloads page. |
