Admissions

The successful applicant must hold a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution. A major in psychology is desirable but not essential. However, all entering students must have completed a course in statistics, as well as another course in psychology (such as abnormal psychology, psychopathology, research design, etc.) by the time they matriculate in the fall.

Evaluation of an applicant's ability to do graduate work will be based on past academic performance and high scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Personal character and attributes of emotional maturity and stability, as well as a capacity for relating to and working with other people, are also major factors in reviewing the credentials of applicants.

Evidence for these attributes is sought from records of past performance, letters of reference, and work history. Applications, including all supporting credentials, must be received by December 31. The top candidates are invited to participate in one of four interview days, which include both an individual interview and informational sessions.

Interview Days

The interview days for 2009 are:

• January 28
• February 11
• February 27
• March 11

Final Acceptance Decisions: April 1

Participation in the invitation only interview day is necessary to gain admission to the program. All final acceptance decisions are made by April 1.

Spring or summer admission is not possible.

Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology

Elisabeth Gibbings, PsyD
Director of Admissions

Jonnelle Fabrizio
Admissions Coordinator

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-1206
graduate.psychology@widener.edu