ADMISSIONS

To be admitted to the graduate program in clinical psychology, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum 3.0 grade point average for the last two undergraduate years. Undergraduate preparation should include a background in psychology, at least one course in mathematics, statistics, and one laboratory course in psychology. Demonstrated ability and experience in research and activities related to clinical psychology are also considered very important.

Although most students enter the program after finishing a bachelor's degree, the department does admit students who have completed a master's degree from another program. A number of successful graduates of the program have entered after having worked in other fields. Admission policies are based on the expectation that all students will pursue the doctoral degree. Applications will not be considered from persons wishing only to proceed as far as the Master's degree. Also, the department does not ordinarily admit students on a "part-time" or "continuing graduate student basis." All programs of study begin in the fall semester.

Disclosures

Clinical Program Education and Training Outcomes Disclosure of Education/Training Outcomes and Information Allowing for Informed Decision-Making to Prospective Doctoral Students Personal Information The Clinical Psychology program at Miami University considers the person performing a psychological service to be an important part of service, affecting the process and outcome of the service. The program values self-reflection and recognizes the importance of coming to understand what psychologist bring into their interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and clients. Thus, in the course of academic or professional activities (including classes and clinical supervision), students are likely to be asked to disclose information about themselves. At other times, students are likely to be asked to reflect on their personal experiences and reveal their reactions, even if the experience itself is not disclosed.

 

To apply for admission, please submit:

To the Graduate School (address below): (By January 1st)

There are two ways to submit your application to the Graduate School:  

1. Download the application in pdf format and mail to the graduate school along with a check, or

2. Electronically through Collegenet. Payment can be made with either a credit card or electronic check.

Click here for the graduate school application.

As with hard copy applications, there are no refunds.  Official copies of all college and graduate transcripts should be sent to the Graduate School.

To the Psychology Department (address below): (By January 1st)

There are several additional pieces of information that you should submit in a single envelope directly to the psychology department. A checklist has been developed that will provide you with the list of items that should be submitted in the envelope. This checklist must be accompanied with your materials.

Download the Clinical Application Checklist here

Materials to be provided to the Psychology Department along with the checklist:

1. Specify the research area in which you are interested.

2. Faculty Advisor(s) with whom you would wish to work.

3. A personal statement. A brief 2-page statement explaining why you are interested in doctoral studies in clinical psychology.

4. Three letters of recommendation from faculty who are familiar with your work and preparation for graduate studies.  Ask your recommenders to write their letters on their own letterhead and give the recommendation to you in a sealed envelope with their signature on the flap.  The Department does not have a separate recommendation form.  You should list the names of your recommenders on the checklist.
 
5. Copies of your application to the graduate school, unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts must be mailed to the graduate school), your vitae or resume, and your unofficial GRE scores. An official copy of your GRE Scores should be sent to Miami University (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytic writing) from ETS. The psychology subject test is not required.  Final action on your application will not be taken until we receive the official scores from the Educational Testing Service.

All of the materials submitted by applicants are considered by a committee composed of clinical faculty members and clinical graduate students, who rank applicants according to their foundation in clinical psychology and the match of their interests and background with the requirements and resources of the program.

Typically in February or March, the clinical faculty invite their top applicants to visit the department prior to making offers for admission. (Visits to the department are not otherwise scheduled by the clinical program.) After this visit to the program, offers are extended to applicants. Final decisions and commitments must be made by April 15th, and all applicants will be notified of departmental action after this date.

The Graduate School	Department of Psychology
Miami University	100 Psycholog Building
Oxford, OH 45056	Miami University
513-529-4125	Oxford, OH 45056
www.muohio.edu/graduateschool	513-529-2400
	www.muohio.edu/psychology

Admission to the program is highly competitive as the following admissions statistics indicate.

Number of Applications and Admissions 2001-2007

 

Number of Applications

2001-2007

Clinical Applicant Data	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Number of Applicants	79	92	126	147	114	128	156
Size of Incoming Class	6	7	7	9	9	8	6
Number Receiving Financial Aid	6	7	7	9	9	8	6

 

GRE Scores and GPA's for Admitted Students

2001-2007

Scores for Accepted Applicants	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
GRE-Verbal Average Score	580	620	600	650	587	600	608
GRE-Quantitative Average Score	640	650	690	680	646	650	702
GRE-Advanced Average Score	640	690	720	5.5	5.2	4.9	4.9
Average Undergraduate GPA	3.6	3.8	3.6	3.76	3.6	3.7	3.75