Qualifications

• U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent. Most successful applicants have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better. If your GPA falls below a 3.5, please use the space provided in the application to explain any relevant circumstances. Please note that international transcripts are converted to a US 4.0 scale using the World Education Services (WES) guidelines.
• Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.
  To be eligible for admission, applicants are required to provide test scores and must have a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 or receive a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS. Applicants with scores below the program’s requirements should consider applying to the American Language Program.
• Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

The Psychology Certificate is a rigorous program for students who are preparing for graduate study, but did not major in the subject as undergrads. The program provides valuable preparation for Psy.D. and Ph.D. programs, including psychology, education, management, public health, and social work. 

Overqualified applicants (those with an extensive background in psychology) may not be considered by the committee, and may be recommended to look into the Visiting -- Postbaccalaureate program for individual coursework.