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Frequently Asked Questions About the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology

Admissions

• Who will be handling my file while applying for admission?
• When is the application admission deadline? When may I begin taking classes?
• Must I send the completed application, or are pieces of my application accepted?
• What are the requirements for application?
• What is the cost per credit hour?
• After my application is complete, then what?
• What time of day are classes scheduled?
• What can I do to make my application more competitive?
• Who do you recommend I ask for a reference?
• What if I have special circumstances?
• How am I going to pay for this program? Do you have scholarships available?
• Do you offer graduate student housing or married student housing?

Graduate Record Exam

• How do I sign up for the GRE tests?
• What scores do you require on the GRE?
• Do you offer a GRE study course?

Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology

• Why should I choose George Fox University's Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology program?
• Is George Fox University a Christian university? How will my personal faith impact the decision to be accepted into the program?
• Tell me more about your mentoring program.
• How long does it take students to finish the program?
• May I specialize in . . . ?
• What is your program attrition?

Research Vertical Teams

• How do you do research at George Fox University?

Internships

• What are some good internship and practicum sites?
• How well have GDCP students done in the past obtaining internships?

Demographics, Distance Learning, Transfer Students

• What are the demographics and statistics on recent cohorts?
• Do you offer an alternative program for nontraditional students, for example, distance learning via Internet or television, weekend classes, monthly classes offered off site?
• What is your policy regarding transferring credits?
• If I have a master's degree; may I be admitted as a third-year student?
• If I do not have much formal background in psychology, how can I prepare for admission into the PsyD program?

The PsyD Degree

• Do you offer a PhD program or other master's degree in behavioral sciences?
• What is the difference between the PsyD and PhD?
• What is the difference between the PsyD and the master's program in counseling?
• Do you offer assistance with job placement?