Doctor of Psychology

Admissions: Doctor of Psychology Program

Admissions Requirements:

  • Complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the most recent 60 semester hours of graded work.
  • Complete at least 18 semester hours in psychology. Recommended course work includes the following: Introductory Psychology, Psychological Statistics or Research Methods, Personality Theory, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Tests and Measurements, and Social Psychology.
  • Submit the Doctor of Clinical Psychology application. Applications may be submitted online, or you may contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to have an application packet mailed to you.
  • Submit four recommendations (required forms provided in application packet or available online).
  • Provide one official transcript from each college or university attended.
  • More information on the GRE general test is available at www.gre.org. You will want to take the GRE by December 1 to have your scores submitted by the January 15 application priority date. The psychology subject test for the GRE, PGRE, is not required for admission. However, a good score would strengthen an application file for the following applicants:
    1. Non-psychology majors
    2. It has been awhile since you were in a formal psychology class
    3. You attended a non-accredited or non-traditional institution of higher learning
    4. Your academic background does not reflect your knowledge of psychology
  • Submit a written statement following the form provided in the application packet. This must cover areas of personal faith and growth, academic development, vocational and Christian service objectives, and previous experience.
  • Interview with the PsyD Admissions Committee
  • Pay the $40 nonrefundable application fee

Students admitted to the GDCP describe themselves as Christians and agree to abide by the community life-style expectations during enrollment in the program.

For questions about the admission process, please contact Adina McConaughey. You can call her at 800-631-0921, ext. 2263 or 503-554-2263, or e-mail her at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu or psyd@georgefox.edu.

Additional Information:

  • Priority date for application: Jan. 15*
  • If accepted, a $500 tuition deposit is required.
  • Financial Aid: Many of the students in our program receive federal Stafford Loans to help finance their education. 
  • Application materials become the property of George Fox University and are not returned or transferred to another institution.
  • Meeting minimum entrance requirements of a given program does not guarantee admission.
  • Admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet all admission requirements at the minimal level if other indicators suggest probable success in the program.

Program Information

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* Applications may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis, contact Adina McConaughey for more information.