Completing a thesis will supplement students' clinical training with sufficient research experience to qualify for serious consideration for admission to a doctoral psychology program. Students choosing thesis research must complete the thesis in order to receive the degree. Students wishing to continue doctoral work at the University of Detroit Mercy must apply directly to the clinical psychology doctoral program for admission. The program holds membership in the Michigan Consortium on Substance Abuse Education. UDM has an active chapter of Psi Chi, the national Honor society for psychology students.
Qualified students are eligible for membership.
Admission Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a 3.0 grade point average in the last two years 2. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination, General Aptitude Test. Some additional prerequisites may be required for students in the substance abuse specialty area. Applicants with graduate degrees are also expected to take the above prerequisites.