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The APA accredited Program leading to the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) is a professional program intended for those students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related field, or for those students who hold a master’s degree in a mental health discipline. It is a 5-year full time program that has a partial part-time option that allows two levels of the program to be completed over 4 calendar years for a maximum time frame of 7 years from entry to degree completion. The Program follows the practitioner-scholar model of training clinical psychologists, and as such, an intensive integration of theory research and practice is stressed throughout the entire course of study.

When is the deadline for application materials?
The deadline for application materials and supporting documents is February 15 of the year in which you are applying for admission.

Can I apply online?
No, we only accept paper applications.

How many students will be accepted?
On average we will be admitting 20-24 students per year.

What are the admission requirements?
The Graduate Record Examination General Test is required of all entering students; The Subject Test in Psychology must also be submitted from those entering with a BA/BS degree or a MA/MS degree in a non-related field.

Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a major in psychology or a related discipline. Those entering with a B.A. must have a grade-point-average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; those with an M.A., a 3.5. The record should show the completion of at least 15 hours in psychology with particular reference to General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods and Tests and Measurements (Students lacking these required courses will be required to complete them prior to matriculation).

Foreign students must present an acceptable TOEFL score and all international academic credentials must be reviewed by WES.

In addition, all applicants submit three letters of recommendation and a statement of their professional goals.

How many semester credit hours is the program?
In keeping with other Psy.D. Programs, the program is 114 semester credit hours.

Where have the Psy.D. students been placed for externships and internships over the last two years?
Click here for a list.

How many of my master's credits may I transfer?
Students who have completed graduate work in psychology or a closely related discipline, may have up to 18 credits of foundations course-work transferred. Only foundation courses will be considered for transfer. Under no circumstances will clinical skills courses be eligible for transfer. Courses that can be considered for transfer are: Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology, Psychological Measurement and Statistical Analysis and Research Methodology. Credit may be awarded for previous course-work in these areas that meet the Program's equivalency criteria with regard to course content and competency level. Students must submit written request for transfer prior to beginning class in level I and include syllabi and any other supporting documentation. Faculty will evaluate the syllabi/documentation submitted and will recommend transfer if the previous course overlaps with the La Salle University course syllabus by 80%, and the student passes the appropriate part of the foundations examination given to doctoral students. Decisions in this regard will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Is relevant work experience acceptable for credit in any form?
No. Doctoral practicum is a unique training experience and prior work experience and/or Masters level practicum experiences will not be transferred.

What is tuition?
Tuition costs for the 2007-2008 academic year is $720 per credit.

How long will it take to complete the program?
The program is intended to be completed in five (5) years. Two (2) levels of the program can be completed part-time over a four (4) year period of time, but in no circumstances will students be allowed to complete the program in more than seven (7) years.

Please send all materials to:

Admissions Committee
Psy.D. Program - Box 842
La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141