The applicant must possess a bachelor's or master's degree or their equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. The prior academic record must indicate ability and preparation necessary for pursuing graduate studies. The minimum prerequisite for the doctoral program is 18 semester hours of undergraduate courses in psychology. These must include courses in general psychology, introductory statistics, experimental psychology, mental measurements, and six semester hours in other upper-division, undergraduate courses. Overall GPA in a degree program and GPA in the psychology courses are both assessed.
Special note is made of honors courses or programs.
This may reflect anything from collecting data to publication in refereed journals. Of special interest is work relevant to clinical psychology. Letters of reference. Compatibility of the applicant's interests with those of the faculty is considered. The applicant's ability to write, as reflected in the Statement of Purpose, as well as in technical writing shown in published research, is also taken into account.