CSOPP Admission Application

8/3/2019 CSOPP Admission Application

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The Chicago School oers a web-based application in hopes that it will make our application process

as easy and convenient as possible. To access the web-based application, please go to: www.

thechicagoschool.edu/admission, click the “Apply Now” button in the “Apply online now” section on

the right side o the screen. I this is your frst time logging in, you will need to create an account. You

will be taken to the online application upon log in.

The frst procedure in the application process is to obtain a pin number and password.

Ater that is complete, the system will bring you to an area that will allow you to view Application

Instructions, ound at the upper let side. Use the back button ater reading instructions. Click on

Program Inormation and save & continue as you move through the application process. The process

will bring you through these orms: Academic Inormation, Application Resume, GRE (requirement

based on program), Essay required per program (see enclosed or essay requirements), Student

Status, Compliance Inormation, and Recommendations. Essay(s) and recommendations may be

submitted online.

The Chicago School oers a multiple o campus locations and delivery options. Please be aware

that all programs are not oered at all campuses and vary in delivery models. I you would like to be

considered or multiple campuses please indicate your second choice campus on the application or

admission.

Application to The Chicago School’s graduate programs is open to any person with an earnedbachelor’s degree rom an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements.

Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered

in admission are: GPA rom undergraduate and any graduate schools, GRE general test scores

(requirement based on program), relevant work history, required essay(s), and letters o

recommendation.

In addition, some programs require the completion o prerequisite course work prior to enrollment.

A grade o ‘C’ or better must be attained in order or the course(s) to count. You will be required to

retake the course(s), i the grade received was below a ‘C’, upon acceptance. Students may apply

or admission without the required courses, however; all course work must be completed prior to

enrollment. A list o required courses or programs is enclosed on the application checklist.

thechicagoschool.edu

800.721.8072

[email protected]

Instructions or Web-based Application

Please remember that the Admission Ofce is here to assist you with the entire admission process.

Please contact us at 800.721.8072 with any questions or concerns.



Specifc Admission & Program Requirements

Applicants may choose to submit application materials individually or as one packet. Students applying must submit the ollowing materials to be

considered or admission.

Application Requirements - On-Ground Programs

All Programs Require:

Additional Program Requirements

o Application or Admission

(may be completed online at www.thechicagoschool.edu)

o Test Scores

GRE general test is required or select Psy.D. programs

and is optional or Ed.S. and M.A. programs.

GMAT may be submitted or Business Psy.D. applicants.

o Letters o Recommendation*

Note: Appropriate recommendations are rom proessors and/or supervisors rom signifcant work or volunteer experiences, who can appraise your

academic or proessional perormance. Letters should arrive in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal; or submitted via the online application

* recommendation 1: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* recommendation 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* recommendation 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

o Ofcial College/University transcripts

* Undergraduate institution(s) - Note: Bachelor’s degree must be completed prior to enrollment.

* Graduate institution(s)

o All international transcripts must be evaluated by an ofcial evaluation agency in a “course-by-course” manner.

•recommendedevaluationagencies:EducationalCredentialEvaluators(www.ece.org)orWorldEducationServices(www.wes.org)o TOEFL or IELTS scores are required o all students or whom English is not the primary language spoken.

•ofcialscoresmustbesentthroughthetestingagency •TOEFLminimumscores:550paper-basedtestor79internet-basedtest • IELTSminimumscore:6.5o International Student Inormation Form

o Immigration Records (I living in the U.S.)

Note:Inordertosecureaplaceintheincomingclass,anon-refundabletuitiondepositof$500willberequiredbythedepositdeadlineindicatedintheoffer

o admission. The non-reundable deposit will be applied in ull toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment.

International Credentials & TOEFL/IELTS Requirements

Ph.D. International Psychology(Chicago)

* Master’s degree

* One course in developmental psychology

* One course in abnormal psychology or

psychopathology

* One course in statistics or research methods

Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership(Chicago)

* Master’s degree

* One course in psychology

* One course in organizational behavior* One course in statistics

Psy.D. Applied Behavior Analysis(Chicago and L.A. County – Downtown)

* Ofcial GRE (general) score


* One course in research methods or statistics

Psy.D. Business Psychology(Chicago and L.A. County – Downtown)

* Post-baccalaureate candidates only:

ofcial GRE (general) score

* 12 semester hours o psychology coursework

including the ollowing:

* One course in statistics or quantitative

methods

* One course in research methods or

experimental psychology

Psy.D. Clinical Forensic Psychology(Chicago; L.A. County – Downtown; and Orange County)

* Ofcial GRE (general) score

* 18 semester hours o psychology

coursework including the ollowing:

* One course in abnormal psychology

* One course in statistics

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology(Chicago;L.A.County–Downtown;andWashington,D.C.)* Ofcial GRE (general) score

* 18 semester hours o psychology coursework

including the ollowing:* One course in abnormal psychology

* One course in child/human development


Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy(L.A.County–Westwood) * M.A. degree in psychology or a related feld

Psy.D. Psychology(LACounty–WestwoodandOrangeCounty)* M.A. degree in psychology or a related feld

Ed.S. School Psychology

(Chicago and Grayslake, Illinois)



M.A. Clinical Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization

(Chicago and L.A. County – Downtown)

* One course in psychology* One course in research methods or statistics

M.A. Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization




M.A. Clinical Psychology, Martial and Family Therapy(L.A.County–DowntownandWestwood;andOrangeCounty* One course in psychology


M.A. Counseling Psychology

(Washington,D.C.)* One course in psychology* One course in statistics or research methods

M.A. Forensic Psychology

(ChicagoandWashington,D.C.)* One course in psychology


* One course in research methods

M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology(Chicago; Grayslake, Illinois; and L.A. County – Downtown)



* One course in research methods

M.A. Psychology


No additional requirements.

Note: All programs may not be oered or all term

o Application Fee ($50 US)

o Resume or Curriculum Vitae

o Essay(s)



Section 1– Program o Interest

Application or Admission to The Chicago School


[email protected]

Please type or print legibly. Use an additional sheet o paper wherever allocated space is insufcient. Please ensure that your name and social security numbe

appearonallseparatesheets.Anon-refundable$50applicationfeeisrequired.

Section 2–Personal Inormation

____________________________________(Social Security Number)

1. Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(First) (Middle) (Last) (Former Last Name)

2. Current Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Number/Street) (Apt/Unit Number)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________(City) (State/Country) (Zip/Postal Code)

This is my currentaddress until (date) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number ____________________________________________________ Email Address ________________________________________

(Area Code) (Phone Number) 3. Permanent Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Number/Street) (Apt/Unit Number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________(City) (State/Country) (Zip/Postal Code)

Telephone Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Area Code) (Phone Number)

4. Cell/Mobile Number ____________________________________________________ Business Number _____________________________________(Area Code) (Phone Number) (Area Code) (Phone Number

Preerred Methodand Time or Contact ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. EmergencyContact ____________________________________________________ Relationship__________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Number/Street) (Apt/Unit Number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________(City) (State/Country) (Zip/Postal Code)

Telephone Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. HowdidyouhearaboutTheChicagoSchool?____________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Whoorwhatinuencedyoutoapply?___________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Haveyoupreviouslyappliedtoorattended*TheChicagoSchoolofProfessionalPsychology? o Yes o No

*I yes, I authorize the release o my previous TCSPP transcripts to the Ofce o Admission or review.

9. Areyoucurrently,orhaveyoueverbeen,enrolledatTheChicagoSchoolasaSpecialStudent/Student-at-LargeorinaCerticateProgram? o Yes o

10.AreyoucurrentlyemployedbyTheChicagoSchoolofProfessionalPsychology? o Yes o No

Dr.Ms.Mr.

Program to which you are applying: _________________________________________________________________

Concentration or track o interest: _________________________________________________________________

Campus to which you are applying:

1st choice: ______________________________

2nd choice: ______________________________

3rd choice: ______________________________

Note: University Center o Lake County (UCLC) is located in Grayslake, Illinois. Programs oered at UCLC are part-time, cohort, and in a blended ormat or the working adult.Contact the Ofce o Admission or programs oering a spring term start.

Enrollment Status:

I am applying or admission in: _____________________ (mm/dd/yyyy)

o I intend to be a ull-time student

o I intend to be a part-time student



Section 3 – Educational & Proessional Inormation11. List in chronological order the last our colleges, universities, or proessional schools attended where you have earned degrees. You must provide ofcial

college/university transcripts rom all schools attended, where a degree was awarded as part o your attendance. In addition, students with international

credentialsmustsubmitanofcial“course-by-course”evaluationofalltranscriptsfromanofcialevaluationagencysuchasWorldEducationServices(WES)www.wes.orgorEducationalCredentialEvaluators(ECE)www.ece.org.

Date Name/Location o Institution Major Degree

__________________ ______________________________________________ __________________________ ________________

(mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy)

__________________ ______________________________________________ __________________________ ________________


__________________ ______________________________________________ __________________________ ________________


__________________ ______________________________________________ __________________________ ________________


12.Willyoubeseekingtransfercredit? o Yes o No

13.Whichofthefollowingbestdescribesyourcurrentprimaryoccupation?

oStudent oPart-time Employment oFull-time Employment oNotCurrentlyWorkingorAttendingSchool

Career feld: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14.IsEnglishyourrstlanguage? o Yes o No

15.Inaddition,aresumeand/orcurriculumvitaemustbesubmittedaspartofyourapplication:

Clearly outline the ollowing inormation: For each experience outlined please include the ollowing:

•Full-orpart-timeworkexperiences •Dates,length,andnumberofhoursworked/volunteered •Field-relatedtraining •Positiontitle •Volunteerwork •Responsibilitiesyouperformed

•Researchwork

Section 4 – GRE ScoresTheGraduateRecordExaminationisrequiredforsomeprograms.OfcialscoresmustbesenttotheOfceofAdmission(schoolcode:1119).Studentsapplying to the Business Psy.D. Program may submit the GMAT in lieu o the GRE.

Section 5 – EssayEssays must be submitted as part o your application or sent via email as word documents to [email protected]. Please answer the essay

questions or the program to which you are applying (see below). Psy.D. applicants: essay questions should be answered separately within two double-spaced

typedpages(approximately500words).M.A. and Ed.S. applicants: essay questions should be answered in three double-spaced typed pages (approximately

500-750words).Essayquestionsappearattheendofthisdocument.

The Chicago School Commitment to Diversity: The Chicago School o Proessional Psychology is committed to being the school o choice by building an

environment o mutual respect and inclusion where all individuals will be valued or who they are and what they can contribute, and in turn, are expected to

be participatory members o an active learning community that promotes cultural awareness, competence, and understanding o diversity.

Section 6 – Required CourseworkAll programs require specifc undergraduate level coursework that must be completed prior to enrollment. Please review the “Specifc Admission & Program

Requirements”checklistfortheacademicprogramrequirements.ContacttheOfceofAdmissionatadmissions@thechicagoschool.eduor800.721.8072 with any questions.



Section 7 – ReerencesAppropriate reerences are rom academic proessors and/or supervisors rom signifcant work or volunteer experiences who can appraise your academic or

proessional perormance. (Do not submit reerences rom amily, riends, colleagues, or acquaintances.) Please ask these individuals to submit a letter o

referenceandtherecommendationform.Therecommendationformandlettershouldbeplacedinanenvelope,sealed,andsignedacrossthebackap.Recommendation envelopes can be returned to you or submission with your application or sent directly to the Ofce o Admission.

Reerence 1

Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Relationship ____________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Number/Street) (Apt/Unit Number)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(City) (State/Country) (Zip/Postal Code)

Telephone

Number ________________________________________________ Email Address _________________________________________________________

(Area Code) (Phone Number)

Reerence 2


Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Telephone



Reerence 3


Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Telephone



Section 8 – Compliance Inormation

Please note: Applications or admission to the educational programs oered by The Chicago School o Proessional Psychology are evaluated without

regard to or discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national ancestry or origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

Inormation on sex, age, ethnic origin, and citizenship status is or compliance reports in connection with ederal regulations pursuant to the Civil Rights

Actof1964,ExecutiveOrder11246asamendedbyExecutiveOrder11375andTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972andPart86.45C.F.R.,and will not be used to discriminate in admission to or participation in any o the educational programs oered by The Chicago School.

16.DateofBirth ________________________16.PlaceofBirth__________________________________________________________________________(mm/dd/yyyy) (city) (state) (country)

17.CountryofCitizenship _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

18. Citizenship/Status:

o U.S. Citizen o U.S. Permanent Resident oInternational Applicant

(Please include a copy o your (I you are already in the United States, please list your current

immigrationPermanentResidentCard.) status(ie.F-1,H-1B): ___________________________________________

* Note: Due to the nature o The Chicago School’s program requiring practical training, most international applicants will need to be in F-1 (non-immigran

student) status. Please contact the Ofce o International Student Services or additional inormation regarding your immigration status and eligibility to

study in the United States.

19.Gendero Male o Female



Section 8 – Compliance Inormation (cont.)

20.FirstGenerationCollege(Optional)

Areyouamongtherstgenerationinyourimmediatefamilytocompleteabachelor’sdegree? o Yes o No

I you are notarstgenerationcollegegraduate,whatwasthehighestdegreeoneofyourparentsorgrandparentsobtained?

____________________________________________ in _________________________________________________________

Degree Earned Program or Field

21. I consider mysel a member o the ollowing ethnic group.

oHispanicorLatino

oNotHispanicorLatino

22. I have the ollowing military status. o Active/Reserves oVeterano Eligible dependent o N/A

23.Haveyoueverbeenconvictedofafelony? o Yes o No

I yes, please submit a statement explaining the circumstances o the crime and the reasons why this should not impact your admission to,

attendance at, and graduation rom The Chicago School.

Note: Consistent with the institution’s commitment to the saety and security o its students, employees, and the general public, The Chicago School requires

all degree-seeking students to complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) ater admission into the program. Students will be provided the necessary

inormation to complete the CBC in a timely manner through an outside vendor at his or her own expense. Admission is considered conditional until the

results o the CBC is reviewed. Admission may be denied depending upon the results o the CBC.

24. I understand that i admitted to The Chicago School, I must uphold and adhere to the standards established in the American Psychological Association’s

Code o Conduct and Ethical Principles, and I will conduct mysel according to these principles. I must also comply with all rules, regulations, and policies

o The Chicago School. I understand that admission to and matriculation in the program in no manner guarantees successul completion o the program

and the awarding o the degree. I understand that all materials submitted to the school as a part o my admission process become the sole property o

The Chicago School, and will not be released to me or to any other individual or institution. Falsifcation o inormation on any and all school documents,

including this application, may result in disciplinary action up to and including a revocation o an admission oer or a dismissal rom the school.

I hereby afrm that the inormation supplied by me on this application orm is true and correct to the best o my knowledge.

Signature __________________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

I consider mysel a member o the ollowing race group(s).

Please check all that apply.

o American Indian or Alaska Native

o Asian

o Black or Arican American

oNativeHawaiianorOtherPacicIslander

oWhite



Applicant:Letters o recommendation are required and used or admission purposes only. Appropriate recommenders include:

• Professorsoradministrativeofcersatyourundergraduateorgraduateschool

• Supervisorsfromsignicantworkorvolunteerexperiences

Please complete the ollowing beore giving this orm to those who are providing the recommendation.

Last Four Digits o Social Security Number: _____________

Applicant: ______________________________________________________________ Former Last Name: ___________________________(print) (Last) (First) (Middle)

Address: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

(print) (Number & Street) (Apt.) (Type) (Number)

_______________________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________(City) (State) (Zip Code)

I am applying or admission to the ollowing campus: ___________________________________________________________________

I am applying or admission or the ollowing degree:

o Ph.D. o Psy.D. o Ed.S. o M.A. o Certifcate o Other: ________

I am applying or admission to the ollowing program: __________________________________________________________________

I have requested that this recommendation orm be completed by:

Recommender: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Please Print) (Name) (Title)

Relationship: ___________________________________________________________ Years known: _____________________________

foruseintheadmissionprocess.InaccordancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974applicantsareadvised

thatupontheiradmissiontotheChicagoSchoolofProfessionalPsychology,theFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974

accordsthemtherighttoreviewtheserecommendationsunlessthatrightiswaived.Whileapplicantsarenotrequiredtomakesuch

a waiver, they are advised that some individuals may not be willing to supply an appraisal in its absence.

I hereby (check one)

o waive access to this report, which will be confdential.

o do not waive access to this report.

Date: ____________________ Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Recommender:Please complete the reverse side and return this orm and any attached materials to the applicant in a sealed envelope signed

acrosstheap,or,senditdirectlytoTheChicagoSchool.

Inormation appears above regarding whether the student has waived access to this recommendation report. +(over)

Letter o Recommendation


[email protected]



Recommender:Wewouldgreatlyappreciateyourcandidappraisaloftheapplicant’sabilitiesandpotentialforthestudyofpsychologyatthegraduate

level. The Chicago School is interested in knowing how long, how well, and in what connection you have known the applicant.

We are also particularly interested in your comments regarding the applicant’s:

1. intelligence and independence o thought,

2. special interests, motivations, personal qualities, social and academic background, or emotional makeup that may distinguish

the applicant rom other applicants, and

3. overall promise, character, and ftness to practice proessional psychology.

Your prompt completion and return o this orm and any attachments is appreciated. This orm and any attachments should be placedinasealedenvelope,signedacrosstheap,andreturneddirectlytotheapplicantortheschool.

Please rate the applicant generally on the ollowing attributes:

Exceptionally Good; no major Not Good VeryGood weaknesses Fair Poor known

Intellectual ability o o o o o o

Capacity or critical thinking o o o o o o

Ability to work with others o o o o o o

Ability to express ideas orally o o o o o o

Ability to express ideas in writing o o o o o o

Creative/innovative thinking o o o o o o

Emotional maturity o o o o o o

Proessionalism under stressul situations o o o o o o

Judgment o o o o o o

Evaluation o sel o o o o o o

Leadership skills o o o o o o

Openness to eedback o o o o o o

Openness to cultural diversity o o o o o o

Please use the remainder o this orm or additional comments or you may, i you preer, simply attach a letter to this orm.

Comments:

o I highly recommend o I recommend o I recommend with reservations o I do not recommend

Recommender: ______________________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________

Relationship to applicant: o Faculty o Academic Advisor oWork/VolunteerSupervisoro Other: ___________________________(please speciy)

Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________



Applicant:Letters o recommendation are required and used or admission purposes only. Appropriate recommenders include:

• Professorsoradministrativeofcersatyourundergraduateorgraduateschool

• Supervisorsfromsignicantworkorvolunteerexperiences

Please complete the ollowing beore giving this orm to those who are providing the recommendation.

Last Four Digits o Social Security Number: _____________

Applicant: ______________________________________________________________ Former Last Name: ___________________________(print) (Last) (First) (Middle)

Address: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

(print) (Number & Street) (Apt.) (Type) (Number)

_______________________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________(City) (State) (Zip Code)

I am applying or admission to the ollowing campus: ___________________________________________________________________

I am applying or admission or the ollowing degree:

o Ph.D. o Psy.D. o Ed.S. o M.A. o Certifcate o Other: ________

I am applying or admission to the ollowing program: __________________________________________________________________

I have requested that this recommendation orm be completed by:

Recommender: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Please Print) (Name) (Title)

Relationship: ___________________________________________________________ Years known: _____________________________

foruseintheadmissionprocess.InaccordancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974applicantsareadvised

thatupontheiradmissiontotheChicagoSchoolofProfessionalPsychology,theFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974

accordsthemtherighttoreviewtheserecommendationsunlessthatrightiswaived.Whileapplicantsarenotrequiredtomakesuch

a waiver, they are advised that some individuals may not be willing to supply an appraisal in its absence.

I hereby (check one)

o waive access to this report, which will be confdential.

o do not waive access to this report.

Date: ____________________ Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Recommender:Please complete the reverse side and return this orm and any attached materials to the applicant in a sealed envelope signed

acrosstheap,or,senditdirectlytoTheChicagoSchool.

Inormation appears above regarding whether the student has waived access to this recommendation report. +(over)

Letter o Recommendation


[email protected]



























Comments:



Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________


Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________





























Comments:



Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________


Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________



Applied Behavior Analysis Program1.In500words(twotypedpages)describetheareasofappliedbehavioranalysisthatmostinterestyou–includingyourprofessionalgoals–andhowthoseinterestsdeveloped.HowwillcompletionofthedoctoralprograminAppliedBehaviorAnalysisfacilitateachievingyourprofessionalgoals?

2.Asabehavioranalyst,youarelikelytoworkandstudywithpeoplefrommanydifferentbackgrounds.Pleasetellusin500 words (two typed pages) some o the challenges you see studying and working with people dierent rom yoursel, and what

you would contribute in your interactions.

Business Psychology Program

1. In what areas (e.g., selection and placement, organizational development, perormance management) will you, as a business

psychologist,affectorcontributetothebusinessworld?HowwillyourcontributionsdifferfromthosewithanM.B.A.orotherbusinesstraining?

2.Inyourroleasabusinesspsychologystudent,youarelikelytoworkandstudywithpeoplefrommanybackgrounds.In500words (two typed pages), tell us what will be some o the challenges or you studying with people dierent rom yoursel, and

what you would contribute in your interactions with them.

Clinical Psychology Program

1. Many people choose Clinical Psychology as a career because they are interested in helping other people. Please tell us in

500words(twotypedpages)additionalreasons,otherthanhelpingpeople,whyyouwouldliketobeaclinicalpsychologist.

2.Inyourroleasaclinicalpsychologystudent,youarelikelytoworkandstudywithpeoplefrommanybackgrounds.In500 words (two typed pages), tell us what will be some o the challenges or you studying with people dierent rom yoursel, and

what you would contribute in your interactions with them.

Clinical Forensic Psychology Program

The feld o Forensic Psychology ocuses on psychology as it relates to the mergence o psychology, the law and the legal

system. In orensic settings you will likely assist individuals rom diverse backgrounds in a variety o dierent contexts. Please

tellusin750words(3typedpages)reasonswhyyouwanttobecomeaForensicPsychologist.Includewhatyourcareer

aspirations are and some o the challenges you might encounter when working with diverse individuals.

Marital and Family Therapy Program

The feld o Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) ocuses on psychology as it relates to an individual’s relationships and the

inuencesonhis/hersystems.InMFTsettingsyouwilllikelyassistindividualsfromdiversebackgroundsinavarietyofdifferencontexts.Pleasetellusin750words(3typedpages)reasonswhyyouwanttoreceiveyourPsy.D.inMaritalandFamilyTherapy. Include what your career aspirations are and some o the challenges you might encounter when working with diverse

individuals.

Psychology Program

In your role as a psychology student, you will likely assist individuals rom diverse backgrounds in a variety o contexts. Please

tellusin750(3typedpages)reasonswhyyouwanttoreceiveyourPsy.D.inPsychology.Includewhatyourcareeraspirationsare and some o the challenges you might encounter when working with diverse individuals.

Essay Questions or Doctoral Program Applicants


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Please contact us at 800.721.8072 with any questions or concerns.



Please answer the ollowing within three double-spaced, typed pages (approximately 500 to 750 words).

Psychology is a vast discipline with many career options. In an essay ormat, please describe why you

chose this particular program/specialization.*

Cite specifc experiences and examples to illustrate:1.Whyitisimportanttoyoutostudythisdisciplineataschoolthatemphasizescultural

awareness, competence, and understanding o diversity (see our Commitment to Diversity

statement).

2. Your proessional career goals as they relate to this specialization.

3.Whyyoubelievethisprogramwillassistyouinreachingthesegoals.

* Your essay must specifcally address the program’s specialization to which you are applying:Applied Behavior Analysis Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Marital and Family Therapy

School Psychology

Police Psychology

Psychology

Essay Questions or Ed.S. and M.A. Program Applicants


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CSOPP Admission Application