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Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology

Demographics, Distance Learning, Transfer Students

What are the demographics and statistics on recent cohorts?

The cohort for fall 2007 included 16 female and six male students with an age range of 22 to 46 and an average age of 27. Eighteen percent of these students had a graduate-school experience upon entrance with an average graduate GPA of 3.76. Fifteen of the students were single, seven were married, and 13 denominations were represented. The overall average GPA was 3.45 and average GRE scores (verbal and quantitative combined) were 1112. The average PGRE score on entrance was 587. The 2007 fall cohort had eighteen percent ethnic diversity and represented 11 states.

The cohort for fall 2006 included 14 female and eight male students with an age range of 21 to 44 and an average age of 28. Thirty-two percent of these students had a graduate school experience upon entrance with an average graduate GPA of 3.72. Fourteen of the students were single, seven were married, and nine denominations were represented. The overall average GPA was 3.32 and average GRE scores (verbal and quantitative combined) were 1072. The average PGRE score on entrance was 569. The 2006 fall cohort had eighteen percent ethnic diversity represented by 10 states.

Do you offer an alternative program for nontraditional students, for example, distance learning via Internet or television, weekend classes, or monthly classes offered off site?

The APA national accreditation board does not currently allow offering most courses off campus because of quality monitoring difficulties. Classes are typically held Wednesday through Friday at our Newberg campus; clinical placements occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. Some special-interest seminars are held at our Portland Center or Oregon Health and Science University.

What is your policy regarding transferring credits?

Students may transfer up to 30 semester hours of applicable graduate level courses in psychology and/or up to 12 hours of theology/Bible applicable to George Fox's program. Transfer units must be from an accredited graduate school or theological seminary. Documentation is provided to demonstrate course work is compatible with George Fox University course content.

If I have a master's degree, may I be admitted as a third-year student?

At this time, we do not offer advanced standing. However, you may be eligible for transfer of credit (see above paragraph). This will allow you to reduce your course load and curriculum costs while in the program.

If I do nothave much formal background in psychology, how can I prepare for admission into the PsyD program?

You do not need to have a degree in psychology. Generally, you will need 18 semester hours in undergraduate psychology courses. You may take them at your local accredited college, university, or at George Fox University.

Recommended courses are:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Statistics and Research Methods
• Personality Theory
• Human Development or Child Development
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychological Tests and Measurement
• Social Psychology
• Learning Theory
• Experimental Psychology Alternatively, doing well on the PGRE may strengthen an application that does not have enough formal class hours