{"id":86,"date":"2010-08-17T18:14:01","date_gmt":"2010-08-17T18:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.laverne.edu\/psyd\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:45:46","slug":"admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.laverne.edu\/psyd\/admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"

Application to the PsyD program is submitted to PsychologyCAS<\/a> between September and December the year prior to matriculation. The program welcomes applicants from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, sexual orientation, age, and ability backgrounds.\u00a0 Applications for Fall 2026 will begin\u00a0 September 4, 2025 and the application deadline is December 15, 2025.<\/p>\n

Academic Preparation<\/h2>\n

Applicants to the PsyD program must submit documentation of having earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology or a closely related field from a regionally-accredited institution. Applicants are required to submit final official transcripts to PsychologyCAS for all prior coursework.<\/span><\/p>\n

The minimum undergraduate GPA required for admission into the PsyD program is 3.00<\/strong>. A master\u2019s degree is not required for admission and a master\u2019s GPA may not be substituted for a deficient undergraduate GPA.<\/p>\n

Applicants should have prerequisite coursework with a grade of B-<\/strong>\/credit or better for the following: introductory or general psychology, statistics, experimental psychology or research methods, abnormal psychology or psychopathology; and two additional psychology courses.<\/p>\n

International students must submit proof of proficiency in the English language via a satisfactory total TOEFL or Duolingo score. The minimum required TOEFL total score for the 3 versions of the TOEFL are: 600 (paper-based version), 250 (computer-based version), and 100 (internet-based version). Duolingo English test of 130 or higher.<\/p>\n

GRE<\/h3>\n

Starting with applications for fall 2026, the general GRE will be recommended but not required. Applicants who have GRE scores should submit their official scores on the GRE General Test (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing) to PsychologyCAS using the ETS code of 7809<\/strong>. Information regarding testing dates and locations may be found at the Educational Testing website<\/a>. Do not use the university’s general code to submit scores.<\/p>\n

Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Professional Goals and Aspirations<\/h3>\n

Each PsyD applicant must submit a current curriculum vitae. A statement of professional goals and aspirations (APA style, double spaced, 1,000 words maximum) is also required. The statement should address the applicant\u2019s interest in our program; their compatibility with the research interests of the PsyD faculty<\/a>; their goals for training; and their future aspirations.<\/p>\n

Letters of Recommendation<\/h3>\n

Three letters of recommendation (referred to as “Evaluations” in PsychologyCAS) are required. These letters must come from individuals familiar with the applicant\u2019s academic preparation, fieldwork, employment, or volunteer experience. All three letters must be from individuals who are qualified to objectively assess the applicant\u2019s ability to succeed in doctoral-level study and potential to function competently as a professional clinical psychologist.<\/p>\n

Interview<\/h3>\n

Following receipt and review of application materials, an interview is required for those applicants being considered for admission. Applicants with incomplete files or that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for an interview. Interviews will be held in January and February and will be conducted by members from the PsyD program.\u00a0 Following interviews, admission offers are made by mid-March and decisions are due by April 15th.<\/p>\n

Transfer Units<\/h3>\n

Students who have completed previous graduate work at another university may request transfer credit for this work. Request for transfer of academic credit and coursework will be reviewed by the PC\/DCT on a case-by-case basis for recency and academic applicability. Only courses completed within five (5) years from date of admission into the PsyD program, at a regionally accredited university, with a grade of B (3.0) or better may be considered for transfer. The maximum number of transfer credits is 12 semester hours. Transfer credit may reduce course load during various semesters of the program but does not shorten residency requirements or the number of years required to complete the program. Practicum, internship, statistics, research methods, and dissertation units are non-transferable and are not accepted for transfer credit.<\/p>\n

Application Deadline: December 15<\/h2>\n

All applications must be submitted to PsychologyCAS<\/a> no later than\u00a0December 15 (9 pm PST)<\/strong> to be considered for admission to the next fall semester. All application materials<\/strong> \u2013 including all transcripts, statement, CV, recommendation letters, and GRE scores \u2013 must be submitted to directly to PsychologyCAS <\/a>and not<\/em><\/strong> the graduate admissions office at our university. Our university does not process any transcripts or materials received for PsyD applicants.\u00a0 Applicants should never contact the university’s graduate admissions office for status questions or to provide application materials. For questions regarding the program, status of applications, or our admissions process contact Natalie Brown<\/a>, Graduate Psychology Manager via email.<\/p>\n

A completed application file consists of:<\/p>\n