Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Psychology: Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

Psychology: Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

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  Application deadlines

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 For Fall semester: December 1.

 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

The GRE is currently being waived until further notice.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program requires three recommendations letters.

Please send emails requests for such letters from within the online system, and specifically request that your recommenders complete both the ratings checklist AND attach a letter of recommendation.

 

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  Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 – 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.

 

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  Previous written work

Please attach a writing sample within the online application, with this sample being a maximum of 20 pages (e.g., publication, portion of honor’s thesis, presentation, class paper).

 

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  Other program materials

Complete the supplemental questions asked in the online application.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at 51¸£ÀûÉç.

 

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  Additional information

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Department of Psychology — College of Arts and Sciences

 

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