Psy.D. Application Requirements: Application Requirements: Admission: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Application Checklist
(Chicago Campus) (LA/Orange County Campuses)
Application Fee: $50
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation
Note: Appropriate recommendations are from professors and/or supervisors from significant work or volunteer experiences, who can appraise your academic or professional performance. Letters should arrive in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal.
Official College/University Transcripts
Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where college credit was received, regardless if a degree was earned. Official transcripts may be sent directly from the issuing institution or with your application for admission as long as they are official, sealed, and signed across the envelope flap when they arrive.
GRE: General test is required for all doctoral programs and optional for the Ed.S. and all M.A. programs

Materials should be sent to:
Office of Admission
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Two Essays

Applied Behavior Analysis Program Essay Questions
(answer on separate sheets of paper)

1. In 500 words (two typed pages) describe the areas of applied behavior analysis that most interest you – including your professional goals – and how those interests developed. How will completion of the doctoral program in Applied Behavior Analysis facilitate achieving your professional goals?

2. As a behavior analyst, you are likely to work and study with people from many different backgrounds. Please tell us in 500 words (two typed pages) some of the challenges you see studying and working with people different from yourself, and what you would contribute in your interactions.

Business Psychology Program Essay Questions
(answer on separate sheets of paper)

1. In what areas (e.g., selection and placement, organizational development, performance management) will you, as a business psychologist, affect or contribute to the business world? How will your contributions differ from those with an M.B.A. or other business training?

2. In your role as a business psychology student, you are likely to work and study with people from many backgrounds. In 500 words (two typed pages), tell us what will be some of the challenges for you studying with people different from yourself, and what you would contribute in your interactions with them.

Clinical Psychology Program Essay Questions
(answer on separate sheets of paper)

1. Many people choose Clinical Psychology as a career because they are interested in helping other people. Please tell us in 500 words (two typed pages) additional reasons, other than helping people, why you would like to be a clinical psychologist.

2. In your role as a clinical psychology student, you are likely to work and study with people from many backgrounds. In 500 words (two typed pages), tell us what will be some of the challenges for you studying with people different from yourself, and what you would contribute in your interactions with them.

Forensic Psychology Program Essay Question
(answer on separate sheets of paper)

The field of Forensic Psychology focuses on psychology as it relates to the law and the legal system. In forensic settings you will likely assist individuals with diverse backgrounds in a variety of different contexts. Please tell us in 750 words (3 typed pages) reasons why you want to become a Forensic Psychologist. Include what your career aspirations are and some of the challenges you might encounter when working with diverse individuals.

Official GRE Scores
You must arrange for your official GRE scores to be sent to the school. The Chicago School Code is 1119. Students who have yet to take the GRE examination should contact GRE at www.GRE.org to register for an exam date. Students who have taken the test within the last five years should contact GRE at www.GRE.org or 1-888-GRE SCORE, to have their scores forwarded directly to the school.

Previous Coursework Requirements

Applied Behavior Analysis Psy.D.

Psychology (at least one course)
Research or Statistics (at least one course)

Business Psy.D.
12 hours of psychology coursework, including one course in each:

Research Methods or Experimental Psychology
Statistics or Quantitative Psychology

Clinical Psy.D.
18 hours of psychology coursework, including one course in each:

Child/Human Development or Lifespan
Abnormal Psychology
Statistics

Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology
18 hours of Psychology course work including the following:

One course in Abnormal Psychology
One course in Statistics

Additional Requirements for International Students

Official “Course-by-Course” transcript evaluation of all international transcripts. Visit www.ece.org or www.wes.org for more information
Official TOEFL scores must be sent to the school (TOEFL Code: 7161) or IELTS (www.ielts.org) scores must be sent to the school.
If you are a permanent resident, you must also submit a copy of Permanent Resident Card
Visit International Student Services for more information about additional requirements once you have been admitted.

For more information contact:
Office of Admission
Phone: 800.721.8072
Email: admissions@thechicagoschool.edu