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Graduate School Comparison Worksheet
Choose three graduate programs that you are interested in researching. For each program, answer the following questions.
School 1: University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Program Name: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
1 List the admission requirements for graduate studies in psychology.
University's minimum requirements:
i. All applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.
ii. Admission is for Fall Quarter only and on a full-time basis only.
iii. Applications must be complete and received by the department by the deadline to be considered.
iv. Interviews (in person or by phone) are required for Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive,
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viii. I will submit abstracts or at the end of my research statement.
4. What is the total cost of this graduate program?
$1,145 per credit hour
5. Does this program require a certain grade point average (GPA) to be maintained? If so what is that GPA?
The University will confer the graduate degree with distinction on students who have attained a minimum grade point average of 3.75 with at least 80 percent of the credits for the degree earned at Hofstra.
6. How long is the program?
The Ph.D. program is a six year, full-time only program.
7. Does the program require any field experience prior to completion? If so, please explain.
Not Required.
School 3: Northeastern University
Graduate Program Name: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
1. List the admission requirements for graduate studies in psychology.
i. An undergraduate grade point average in your major field of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale ii. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores above the 70th percentile (Psychology Subject Test is required before admission, not necessarily for the application) iii. Undergraduate and/or Master’s level course work consistent with a major in psychology, including experimental psychology, abnormal psychology, statistics, and research design iv. Prior experience (paid or voluntary) with clinical populations, including direct-service or clinical research
v. Interested in intensive training using a scientist-practitioner model and a
I am very interested in the School Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I have a strong educational background and a number of professional and educational experiences, which I feel have prepared me for this program. I enjoy working with children and developing strong rapport with parents and co-workers. I learned about the graduate program with great interest because I would like to offer my skills in the area of psychology to meet students’ psychological needs.
Grade Point Average, in which they may not comply with by the end of their high school
What is the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) an undergraduate must have in order to remain in good standing and earn a degree at APUS?
Jayla Slaughter Career APRN - When I get older I would like to be An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). A APRN is a nurse with postgraduate education in nursing. APRNs are prepared with advanced clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing. Advance Practice Registered Nurses in the United States take home an average $87K annually.
Review Ch. 18 of Introduction to Psychology and the American Psychological Association website (www.apa.og) to review career possibilities for psychology majors.
7. What are the recommended SAT subject tests for people applying for an engineering degree?
Anything above a Grade 13, you will have to apply for and not be considered a lateral
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