Gaining admittance to graduate school in psychology is extremely competitive. A recent study of 1,089 graduate programs in psychology found that, on average, each program received 85 applications from which they selected an average of four students. Clinical psychology programs are the most popular, averaging almost 200 applicants and accepting only 12 students.
Competition is keen.
Completing the major in psychology is required to complete the Pre-professional Psychology Program. Selected courses and activities within Waynesburg College's psychology program have been tailored specifically to provide students with a solid foundation in general psychological theory and practice. The Pre-professional Psychology Program requires more courses in science, philosophy, writing skills, and an internship to enhance preparation for graduate school. An additional component to the Pre-professional Psychology Program is the advisement of students interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology. However, because competition is keen, students with overall GPA's lower than 3.50 may find it increasingly difficult to gain admittance to graduate school.