Additional preparation above the minimum suggested will likely strengthen applications. If an applicant received a B.A. degree in psychology five or more years ago, he or she is encouraged to update credentials by enrolling in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate courses. The application deadline is January 15th. Periodic, comprehensive evaluations of the students' work are made by the agencies' fieldwork supervisors. Students may, on occasion, be required to continue their fieldwork placements into the summer, if necessary, to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Graduation is based on the successful completion of the required courses and fieldwork experience.
Students may, however, elect to substitute a thesis for specified course work as part of their program of instruction.