Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD): Admission Requirements

PsyD Admission

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or related field (36 credit hours minimum)
• Official transcripts from each college/university you have attended
• 3.2 minimum GPA
• GRE test scores (general)
• Completed application form:
  • Free online application at http://apply.chatham.edu/graduate
  • Paper applications require payment of $45 non-refundable application fee
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation from professor or supervisor from professional/work experience
• Interview
• Graduate Level Course pre-requisites:
  • Multicultural/Diversity Issues in Counseling
  • Human Development across the Lifespan
  • Counseling Theories and Techniques
  • Group Counseling
  • Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology
  • Assessment/Appraisal
  • Psychobiology
  • Statistics and Research Design
  • Professional Ethics

Important Dates

* We will accept and review applications after the January 15 date, if space is still available in the cohort. If the program is full, you may request that we hold your application for the fall of 2015.