Admission: Clinical Psychology: College of Health Sciences: Arizona


Admissions Requirements
Application Process
Application Deadline
Technical Standards for Admissions
Matriculation Process
Reapplication Process
Transfer of Credit



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Admissions
The Clinical Psychology Program considers applicants who possess the academic and professional promise necessary to become competent, caring members of the health care community. The program requires an interview with the applicant before a decision is made concerning admission into the program.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission within our competitive selection process one must:

  1. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Posses a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. Only for Fall-09 admission into the PsyD program, excellent candidates with a cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 3.00 will also be considered.
  3. Complete 18 semester hours in psychology, including:
    • Introductory/General Psychology
    • Human Growth & Development or Personality Theory
    • Abnormal Psychology
    • Statistics or Tests and Measurements
  4. Submit Graduate Records Examination (GRE) general test scores; the test must have been taken no earlier than January 1, 2004. The Midwestern University school code for the GRE is 4160, and the department code is 0699. For more information about the GRE, contact Educational Testing Services (ETS) at 1-866-473-4373 (toll-free) or visit www.gre.org. Alternatively, you may substitute MCAT, PCAT, GMAT, LSAT, or Miller’s Analogies Test.
  5. Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities.
  6. Reflect proper motivation for and commitment to health care as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.
  7. Possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues.
  8. Abide by Midwestern University’s Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
  9. Pass a criminal background check.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in the United States. Of the 30 semester hours, 6 hours must be in non-remedial English composition and 3 hours in speech/communication.

Application Process
To be considered for admission to the Clinical Psychology Program, students must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. A properly completed application. Forms and instructions can be downloaded at www.midwestern.edu; click on the AZ Clinical Psychology Program section. You may also obtain an application packet by writing or calling the Office of Admissions at Midwestern University; 19555 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308; 623/572-3215 or 888/247-9277; e-mail: admissaz@midwestern.edu;
  2. A nonrefundable, nonwaivable application fee of $50;
  3. Three properly signed and sealed letters of recommendation from professionals who know you well (teachers, advisors, professional colleagues or supervisors);
  4. Personal statement reflecting your educational and career goals and a self-appraisal of qualifications for the program and profession;
  5. Current resume;
  6. Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended; and
  7. Standardized test scores (GRE or substitute)

Send all application materials to:
Office of Admissions
Midwestern University
19555 N. 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308

Please Note: You can track the receipt of your application materials and the status of your file on our University Web site. When we receive your application the Office of Admissions will send instructions for accessing your account information.

Please notify us of any changes to your mailing address and e-mail address.

Completed applications are reviewed to determine the applicant’s eligibility for an interview, conducted on the Midwestern University campus during several admission days throughout the admissions cycle. The personal interview is the final step in the application process. Upon completion of the interviews, admissions decisions are made and the Dean––via the Office of Admissions–– notifies each applicant of the admissions decision.

For those admitted to the Doctor of Psychology/Master of Arts Program, a nonrefundable tuition deposit to reserve a seat in the entering class will be required by a date stipulated in the acceptance letter. The tuition deposit is applied toward the tuition due for the first quarter of study as a matriculated student.

Application Deadline
 Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis. You are advised to complete your application file as early as possible to ensure timely consideration.

Technical Standards for Admission
A candidate must have abilities and skills of five varieties: I) observation; II) communication; III) motor; IV) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; and V) behavioral and social. Technological compensation can be made for some limitation in certain of these areas, but a candidate should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner.

I. Observation: A candidate must be able to make observations at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all of the other senses.

II. Communication: The candidate should be able to communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively in both oral and written form and be able to perceive nonverbal communication.

III. Motor: Candidates must be able to coordinate both gross and fine muscular movements, maintain equilibrium and have functional use of the senses of touch and vision. The candidate must possess postural control, neuromuscular control and eye-to-hand coordination.

IV. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: The candidate must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, record, and synthesize large amounts of information and problem solve. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.

V. Behavioral and Social Attributes: The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and the consistent, prompt completion of all responsibilities and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to function as an effective team player, interest and motivation to learn are all personal qualities that are assessed during the admissions and education process.

Matriculation Process
The matriculation process begins after an applicant receives notification of his/her acceptance into the Doctor of Psychology/Master of Arts Program of the College. The student must return both a signed matriculation agreement and an initial deposit to the Office of Admissions. The student must also complete the following:

  1. Submit deposit monies by the dates designated in his/her matriculation agreement. The entire deposit is applied toward the student’s first-quarter tuition.
  2. Submit official final transcripts from all colleges attended post-high school by the deadline of two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the first day of classes. For students who are accepted to MWU less than one month prior to the first day of classes, they will have 30 calendar days from the date of their acceptance to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Any special circumstances or requests for exceptions to this policy must be made by the Office of the Dean of the college. If students fail to submit all official final transcripts by the stated deadline, their acceptance or continued enrollment in the college may be jeopardized.
  3. Submit proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, oral polio (opv), diphtheria, and hepatitis B.
  4. Provide evidence of testing for tuberculosis within the last 12 months. A titer verifying immunity to the previously mentioned diseases may be required.
  5. Submit proof of medical and disability insurance coverage. The student may select either a plan offered by an MWU-approved carrier or a comparable plan offered by an outside carrier of the student’s choice.
  6. Submit proof of Arizona residency (this applies only to those students claiming Arizona residency).
  7. Provide documentation verifying that sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses while attending CHS (for non-U.S. citizens/nonpermanent residents only).
  8. Provide documentation that any additional coursework or service requirements stipulated by the admissions committee of the program has been completed.
  9. Satisfy the Technical Standards for the Program.
  10. Submit additional documents as required by the Office of Admissions.
  11. Sign authorization form allowing a criminal background check
  12. Sign Midwestern University’s Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
  13. Complete physical exam and submit form.
  14. Sign Credit Policy Statement.
 If the student either fails to satisfy the above matriculation requirements or omits/falsifies information required on official admissions documents, the student automatically forfeits his/her seat in the program. Any individual accepted for admission to the Clinical Psychology Program of the College of Health Sciences, who does not comply with stated timelines for submission of all required materials, receives no further notification from CHS relative to forfeiture of his/her seat.

 Reapplication Process
 After receiving either a denial or end-of-cycle letter, a prospective student may reapply for the following year’s admissions cycle. Before reapplying, however, individuals contemplating reapplication should seek the advice of an admissions counselor.

To initiate the reapplication process, the prospective student must complete and submit a new application and proceed through each step of the entire application process.

Transfer of Credit
In order to receive credit for previous coursework completed at other institutions prior to matriculation at Midwestern University, students must submit a Transfer of Credit Request Application prior to registration. The transfer of credit has the following conditions:
  • A maximum of 40 quarter hours of credit for coursework completed prior to matriculation may be considered;
  • Transferred course credit is limited to graduate level courses from recognized, regionally accredited degree granting institutions;
  • Credit is not transferred for clinical practicum or internship;
  • Credit may be awarded for required courses from other doctoral programs;
  • Credit may only be awarded for courses in which a grade of B or higher was attained;
  • The program may require a competency examination to determine satisfactory performance before awarding credit for a course; and
  • Credit can only be awarded for courses completed within a seven-year period before matriculation