Academics

Admissions

Joining the Bethany Community is an exciting step in pursuing your educational and professional goals. We are pleased that you are interested in the Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology here at Bethany University!

Our application process is designed to give us a well-rounded picture of you as a potential Candidate for admission. The following components must be fulfilled before an applicant is evaluated for admission into the Graduate Psychology program.

Admission Requirements

  • Accredited Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 from Junior and Senior level College Coursework
  • Complete Application
  • 3 Brief Essays
  • 3 Reference Letters
  • Official Transcripts
  • Affirmation of the Bethany Community Standards
  • Personal Interview with member(s) of the Graduate Psychology Selection Committee
  • 5 Required Prerequisite Courses:
    • Introductory Psychology
    • Introductory Statistics or Research for the behavioral sciences
    • Human Development (or related)
    • Abnormal Psychology (or related)
    • Counseling Theory or Personality Theory
  • Recommended Courses:
    • Research Methods
    • Biopsychology or Human Anatomy
  • No GRE Required

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Application Materials

The Graduate Psychology application materials are available here for you to download and print. These materials can also be requested from the Office of Admissions to be sent to your address by completing the CONTACT US page.

The application packet includes the following documents:

Please address all correspondence to the Psychology Department

Psychology Dept
800 Bethany Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-430-3960
FAX: (831) 438-2308
info@fc.bethany.edu

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Deadlines

Priority deadline is March 1. Applications will be accepted until July 15 if space is available. If the cohort is full, applicants may opt to be put on a wait list should a spot open up. No applications will be processed after July 15 for the upcoming school year. 

Applications from foreign nationals must be completed by May 1 for the fall semester.  There are no exceptions to this deadline.

Because the class size of each entering Fall cohort will be capped to retain an intimate and quality program size, it is strongly recommended that applicants submit their application as soon as possible. Applications received following the priority deadline will be considered on a "first come - first served" basis.

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