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**Please
address all Graduate Application questions to
Ms. Sherry Cornett at
(336)
334-5689.** The Psychology Department offers a Ph.D. with a specialization in clinical, cognitive, developmental or social psychology. (We also offer a terminal M.A. in general experimental psychology; see the M.A. page for details on that program.) Areas of Specialization The Department has identified four main areas of graduate training to which it will commit the majority of its resources and recruitment efforts: Developmental, Cognitive, Social, and Clinical. The clinical program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Full approval is the highest level of accreditation possible and reflects: (a) that training in clinical psychology received at UNCG is compatible with other APA approved programs both in terms of training models and curriculum; and (b) that the institutional setting, faculty (both clinical and experimental), and facilities are adequate to meet and support the student’s academic needs. In terms of a student’s career development, graduation from an APA approved clinical program is often a prerequisite for certain block-time internship placements and/or job opportunities. This credential also eases the licensure process and entry into some professional organization. Students admitted into the Ph.D. track are initially admitted into one of the four area of graduate specialization (clinical, cognitive, developmental and social). All students are encouraged to become familiar with research being carried on throughout the Department by attending colloquia and lab meetings, and by participating in research opportunities in any lab in which facilities can be made available. Students specializing in clinical psychology typically engage in applied research and learn how to effectively apply the methods and principles of psychology to the treatment of clients having psychological disorders. Students specializing in cognitive, developmental or social psychology engage in basic and/or applied research but not in clinical activities. How do I apply to a Psychology Ph.D. program? Note that these rules were updated on 12/09/2007. If you applied under the earlier rules, you DO NOT need to reapply. Before you apply, it will be to your advantage to make contact with a faculty member in the Department with whom you would like to work. Graduate training involves working closely with a faculty research mentor, and it is helpful to have made contact with the person with whom you would most like to work before applying. Faculty research interests are listed in the Psychology Faculty Directory. Please specify in your application which area(s) you are interested in and, if possible, name any specific faculty members you would be particularly interested in working with. The four major areas are clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social. In addition, you may mention biological, behavior analysis, or quantitative interests. The department also offers a terminal masters degree in experimental psychology that combines research in a variety of different branches of psychology. To apply to the doctoral (Ph.D.) program, you must provide some materials to the department and other materials to the UNCG Graduate School. FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Please email the following three things to the psychology department at psyapply@uncg.edu or mail them to the department at the address listed on the top of the applicant information form.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE SCHOOL: The UNCG Graduate School requires the following additional materials to be sent directly to them:
Can I begin my training in the spring semester? No, we only admit students once per year. Entering classes begin their studies in the fall semester. Can I work part-time toward my PhD? No. The Department considers graduate training to be a full-time commitment and only accepts students who are able to work full-time toward their degree. What are the minimum requirements for admission? There are no specific minimum requirements. You must submit GRE scores and transcripts of all previous college and university work (graduate and undergraduate). Successful applicants generally have undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or above, and combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores of 1100 or above. For the clinical psychology program, additional statistics about the program can be found on the clinical area page. Will prior research experience help my chances of admission? Very much so. The faculty look for evidence that you have a serious commitment to a research career in psychology, and previous research experience both demonstrates that commitment and allows us to evaluate your capabilities in a research setting. Will prior work experience (in a mental health center, day care, or other human services setting) help my chances of admission to a Ph.D. program? No. The research focus of the PhD program means that the faculty are more interested in your research experience than in your work experience. How long does it take to complete the PhD? The nominal length of the program is five years in non-clinical areas and six years (including a required one-year internship) in the clinical area for students entering with a bachelor's degree. A previous Master's degree may reduce this by one to two years, depending on the relevance of prior course work and other experience. However, the actual time to complete a degree will depend on a number of factors. Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Douglas Levine, (336) 256-2472. [ About our doctoral program ] | [ Ph.D. in psychology ] |
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