Apply to the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program
Doctor of Psychology Degree
Emphasizing preparation for clinical practice this program* combines rigorous scholarship, supervised clinical experience and practica and internships. PsyD students fulfill a diversity and identity competency requirement by taking three courses connecting clinical practice with culture and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and religion and spirituality.
For field experience students can apply to approximately 75 community agencies, serving a diverse mix of clients. Additionally, they have access to the Institute's exciting array of public programs.
Our training philosophy comprises four components:
- learning in a multicultural context, which integrates practica and classroom work
- a relational model of learning and training
- significant reflection on one's clinical practice
- broad range of scholarship, specifically a broader range of topics and methods for clinical dissertations
Admission Requirements
Application for Admission
Non-refundable $65 Application Fee
Degree Requirement: An undergraduate degree (BA, BS, or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university in Psychology or 12 semester units/18 quarter units of Psychology course work
Academic Prerequisites: 12 semester units/18 quarter units of Psychology course work including a Statistics course.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended within the United States. Transcripts must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate degree-granting institution - for final 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of course work.
Academic Writing Sample: A writing sample of eight to ten pages (typed, double-spaced) that demonstrates your capacity to think critically and reflectively and demonstrates graduate level writing abilities. A sample that uses outside sources must include proper citations. You may submit copies of previous work, such as a recent academic paper, article, or report that reflects scholarly abilities.
Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation will be accepted from academic advisors, professors, professional supervisors, or someone able to attest to your maturity, motivation, and ability to undertake the work required for the PsyD Program. Recommenders should use standard business format and include full contact information-name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
Goal Statement: A one-page (typed, double-spaced) statement of your educational and professional objectives.
Autobiographical Statement: A four-to-six page (typed, double-spaced) self-reflective, lifespan autobiographical statement discussing your values, emotional and spiritual insights, aspirations, and life experiences that have led to the decision to apply to the PsyD program.
For International students there are additional requirements. Please see the International Student page for additional information.
Please visit Applying to CIIS for more information.
If you have any additional questions about admissions please contact:
David Townes
(415) 575-6152
dtownes@ciis.edu
Advanced Standing
A limited number of Advanced Standing students who have completed a MA degree in counseling or clinical psychology with a GPA of 3.25 and completed 500 practicum hours may be admitted each year. Advanced Standing students complete a reduced number of units in a program that is designed on a case by case basis depending on prior graduate coursework. Students admitted with Advanced Standing must complete all required courses at CIIS or demonstrate prior completion through submission and review of syllabi from prior coursework.
APA
As required by APA, the Clinical Psychology program maintains data on student outcomes, including attrition, internships, and completion times.
Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data
APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-5979
* The current accreditation status of the CIIS PsyD Program is Accreditation Revoked (Under Appeal).
The program filed an intent to appeal following the CoA decision in November 2011. For programs that appeal a CoA decision, if the CoA decison is upheld, the original CoA decision to revoke accreditation will take effect 30 days after the appeal panel hearing date (currently scheduled for July 2012). Until the appeal hearing is completed, the decision to revoke is not a final decision. So the program remains, in effect, on probation until that final decision is reached. Please feel free to contact our office directly at psydprogram@ciis.edu if you have questions or concerns about this process.
