Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test scores are not required;
however, applicants who have taken either of these exams can submit their
scores for consideration with other application materials. Applicants must have
at least 18 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better.
Minimum required courses include introductory or general psychology,
personality theory, abnormal psychology, and research methods.
Practicum or work experience in psychology or a related field is highly
desirable and is considered in the evaluation of applicants. Applicants who have
a record of commitment to and experiences in community service nationally
and/or abroad are particularly invited to apply for the doctoral program.
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as a final step
in the application process.
Review of Applications
The priority application deadline for the Fall Term is February 15th.
However, applications for admission to the Psy.D. program may be accepted
throughout the year. Successful applicants who submit all required materials by
the priority deadline for the Fall Term, and have completed the interview portion
of their application, will be notified in writing of acceptance their by April 1st.
Accepted students must notify the Office of Admissions in writing by April
15 of their intent to matriculate. Space permitting, late applications are
accepted subject to the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology
(COGDOP) criteria which state that any acceptance given or left in force after
April 15 commits students not to solicit or accept an offer from the Adler School
without first obtaining a written release from the institution to which a
commitment has already been made.
Applications that are received after the priority deadline, may be reviewed
continuously on a rolling basis. Notification of admission decisions will be mailed
to students within 2 weeks of the final review by the Admissions Committee.
Length of Program
The doctoral program is structured to be typically completed in five years
for students attending full-time. Full-time students (ten credit hours or more
per term) should plan to spend four years in course work and practicum
experience followed by a one-year full-time or two-year half-time internship.
Students are required to enroll full time in order to complete the program in a
timely fashion. However, half-time study is permitted based upon approval of
the student’s faculty advisor. Due to the demands of study and clinical training,
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