Admissions Standards

As a graduate institution offering Doctorate degree programs, The Professional School of Psychology requires that all successful applicants possess a Masters degree for admissions to its Doctoral program in an academic discipline with a record that demonstrates appropriate scholastic ability to pursue highest level graduate work. Moreover, all applicants are required to furnish a personal autobiographical statement that is reviewed by the Admissions Committee to assess organizational ability, writing skills, and language usage. In addition, each applicant must submit, to the Professional School of Psychology, official transcripts of their previous academic work before official admission.

 

For admission to the PSP doctoral program, prospective students must:

• Hold a master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field, such as social work, counseling, public administration or business.
• The grades earned in previous graduate work should provide direct evidence of the applicant's ability to successfully perform graduate work at the doctoral level.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the field of leadership studies through evidence of significant applied experience and/or outstanding performance in previous graduate work.
• Provide an autobiographical statement.
• Provide two letters of reference verifying their academic or professional qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Give evidence of possessing the requisite maturity and sensitivity to perform well in the role of human service provider. These qualities are assessed through both the personal interview and a careful review of the applicant’s autobiography and reference letters.