We are honored that you are interested in applying to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.). The following are the program admissions prerequisites and requirements:
1. Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Acceptable degrees include those in counseling, psychology, or related human behavioral fields. If your degree is in a different discipline, a minimum of 18 semester-hours in psychology coursework is required. The following courses are recommended: Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics/Research Methods, Personality Theory, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Tests and Measurements, Social Psychology, and Physiological Psychology.
2. Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate coursework, or 3.5 GPA in all Master's level coursework.
3. Demonstrate an interest in clinical psychology with a particular emphasis on practice.
4. Have clearly stated career goals that parallel the profession of clinical psychology.
5. Submit a completed Psy.D. application along with a $50 non-refundable application fee. The application deadline is January 15th.
6. Submit official copies of transcripts from each college or university attended, submitted in a sealed envelope with an authorized signature across the flap of the envelope.
7. Submit official GRE scores. The GRE requirement cannot be waived. The School of Psychology and Counseling does not require the Psychology Subject test. The writing portion of the general test is used for placement purposes. A score of 3.5 or above will exempt admitted students from having to complete the University Writing Course. For more information about the GRE you can contact:
GRE: Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541, 609-771-7670 / 866-473-4373, www.gre.org
8. Submit a résumé or curriculum vita.
9. Submit an APA formatted scholarly writing sample (maximum of 10 pages).
10. Submit three recommendations; faculty and clergy recommendations are required and a supervisor recommendation is preferred. If no supervisor is available a second faculty recommendation will suffice. Recommendations must be in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature over the seal; those received in any other format will be returned.
11. Submit a Personal Goals Statement.
Interviews for the Psy.D. program are by invitation only, after review of the completed application. Applicant information will be reviewed and those applicants moving to the next level of evaluation will be invited to participate in the interview process, which includes both a group interview and a personal interview with School of Psychology and Counseling faculty. The interview process occurs only on designated dates in the spring. Participation in this interview process is expected; interviewed applicants will bear the expenses associated with travel to the Virginia Beach campus. Interviews must be completed in person.
Applicants invited to the interview should keep in mind that an interview does not assure admission. The School of Psychology and Counseling reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion whether a candidate in suitable for admission to the Psy.D. program.
Please feel free to contact Heidi Cece, Psy.D. Admissions Counselor, at 757-226-4809 or email hcece@regent.edu, should you have any further questions about the admissions process. |
