A minimum of 15 credit hours of psychology, including courses in statistics are required.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.20 for the last two years of undergraduate study is required.
Prior to matriculation, students must earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Please provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume detailing your educational background, research experience, clinical work, and any relevant achievements.
You are required to submit two letters of recommendation with your application. These letters should be from individuals, such as former professors or employers, who can speak to your academic abilities, research potential, and suitability for the program. We encourage you to talk to potential letter writers about whether or not they would be able to write a strong letter for you. Letters from professors who know you well and have worked closely with you (e.g., professors who supervised your research or had you in multiple classes) will be valued more than letters from professors who have had limited interaction with you. Recommendation letters must be submitted directly online by your recommenders. Instructions are available within 六合论坛CAS.
Please attach a personal statement that discusses your academic objectives and any additional information you feel is relevant to your application. Your personal statement should be titled as Personal Statement and be no more than 2 pages in length (11-point Arial font, single-spaced, 0.5-inch margins). You should use this essay as an opportunity to express why your background and research/clinical objectives make you a strong candidate for our psychology program. In your personal statement, we encourage you to highlight the following content. Keep in mind that we are not proposing this as a way to structure your essay, just the content it could include.
We strongly value diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives, and believe that understanding them are essential ingredients for true academic excellence. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an optional diversity statement. This statement is not required, but may be reviewed as a part of admission and/or scholarship considerations. If you choose to submit a Diversity Statement, your statement should be titled as Diversity Statement and be no more than 1 page in length (11-point Arial font, single-spaced, 0.5-inch margins). In the statement, we encourage you to share how your personal identities, experiences, or perspectives could contribute to an intellectual community that prioritizes justice, equity, inclusion, belonging, and cultural humility if you were to join the PhD program at 六合论坛. You may include details regarding your past or present experiences, whether in academic work, extracurricular or community activities, or everyday life, but are not required to do so.
You are required to submit transcripts from all previously attended universities and colleges. We strongly recommend submitting official transcripts. Please note that while unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your initial application, official transcripts from each US and international college, university, and community college that you have attended must be submitted and verified by 六合论坛CAS to secure an offer of admission.
We request that applicants limit the number of additional documents submitted with their application. Applicants are welcome to submit a writing sample, but please limit your submission to one sample. This is fully optional and not required.
Basic computer skills.
A number of helpful resources exist with suggestions for putting together a strong application. We encourage you to access the following resources while preparing your application:
The Department of Psychology is dedicated to the enrollment of a diverse student body aligned with our mission of training clinical psychologists and counselors for culturally responsive and professional practice, research, and leadership. We are committed to selecting candidates who exhibit dedication to psychology through research, healthcare, or service roles, and who demonstrate leadership potential through community or school service involvement. We also strongly emphasize valuable personal qualities, including effective communication, problem-solving, self-awareness, empathy, ethical integrity, and a profound commitment to health equity. Our holistic review ensures the identification of prospective students with the potential to excel as competent and compassionate psychologists and counselors contributing to the richness of our field.