This is a 5 to 6 year, full-time Ph.D. program (with the average graduation time of 6 years). Please refer to our program data<\/a> for a table on the “Time to Completion for all Students entering the Program.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the high volume of applicants, we cannot accommodate requests for meetings\/tours. If you are offered an interview, we have a two-day interview process in mid-February which will include an in-depth description of the program and the opportunity to speak to JDP faculty and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, we require in-person, full-time attendance and participation; we do not offer weekend\/evening courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, our program does not allow any transfer of credits. The admissions requirements are the same for all applicants regardless of anyone’s background. Admitted students with graduate degrees (MA, MS, PhD) in any area (including psychology) enter the program at the same academic level as all other students. In other words, all students must take all required courses regardless of prior coursework taken elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our program is open to accepting well-qualified students whose undergraduate or Master\u2019s degrees are not in psychology. For such an individual to qualify for admission, they must have taken a variety of advanced (upper-division) psychology courses which are listed on our What We Consider for a Competitive Application<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, a Master<\/span>\u2019s degree is not required for admission into our program, however it could be beneficial to students for various reasons including those who do not have an undergraduate Psychology degree or for students who are looking for more research experience. Approximately one-quarter of the students admitted each year enter with a Master<\/span>\u2019s degree. Please refer to our What We Consider for a Competitive Application<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The M.S. in Clinical Psychology is available only to students already in the JDP<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We accept students for Fall admission only. We do not have Spring admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, CV, and essays are all part of the Supplemental Program Application that will be available starting October 1 on our How to Apply<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letters of recommendation are part of the Supplemental Program Application that will be available starting October 1 and must be completed online <\/strong>by the recommender by our application deadline. Paper recommendations will NOT be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, when filling out the Cal State Apply application, there is no need to input your statement of purpose. Please just answer “See supplemental application”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please refer to the SDSU Graduate Admissions<\/strong><\/a> website for general admission requirements and how to submit official transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n International students completing a degree at an institution outside the United States should review and follow the International Graduate Steps to Apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SDSU\/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program has decided to waive consideration of all scores from the GREs (General and Psychology Subject Test) for the 2023-2024 application cycle<\/strong> (for entry to the doctoral program in Fall 2024). We will not review any GRE scores for admission to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, please complete the UC San Diego application and submit supporting documents. More details can be found on our How to Apply<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Updated as of 10\/16] No, we have recently been informed that the California State University Chancellor’s Office <\/em>is no longer issuing coupon codes for graduate applicants. Therefore, SDSU Graduate Studies is no longer able to provide application fee waivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No, contacting a professor directly about your application will not better your chances of being accepted. In fact, for some faculty members it may even decrease your chances. It is, however, appropriate to contact professors ahead of time to find out more about their research if you are considering applying to work with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a list of our program faculty and those who are interested in taking a student for the upcoming admission cycle, please visit our faculty<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application review for our program is holistic<\/u><\/em>, and all applications are reviewed<\/u><\/em>. Please refer to our What We Consider for a Competitive Application<\/a> page for everything we consider when reviewing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selection is made without regard to race, sex, color, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with UC policy and Proposition\u202f209.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our program may use publicly available social media resources in determination of applicant suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n April 15th. Our program is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools and supports the Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are unable to provide specific reasons for nonacceptance. If your application was generally competitive, perhaps feedback from your own professors would assist you in strengthening a subsequent application. You could also review our What We Consider for a Competitive Application<\/a> page. Keep in mind that we receive hundreds of applications each year and many are exceptionally well-qualified. It is usually very difficult to choose among them and the fact that we can take so few students means that every year at least some very highly qualified students are not offered admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, the programs are entirely separate. Entry into a master’s program at SDSU is, in no way, a stepping stone into the JDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply in a subsequent year, you must submit a new Cal State Apply online application as well as our Supplemental Program Application and pay the fee. Your transcripts will remain on file for up to one year since your last application submission date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, you must be admitted and enrolled in the program to take JDP courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo you offer program tours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does your program allow online, part-time enrollment, and\/or evening courses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you accept transfer of credits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My bachelor’s degree is in an area other than psychology, can I apply to your program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is a master’s degree required for admission to your doctoral program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you offer a master’s degree in clinical psychology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you admit students in the fall and spring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I submit my additional application materials, such as statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, CV, and essays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When are letters of recommendation due?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do I have to enter my statement of purpose in the Cal state apply application?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When and where do I send transcripts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are GRE scores required this year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do I also have to apply to UC San Diego?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I get the Cal state apply application fee waived?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If I contact a JDP faculty member about my application, will it increase my chances of being accepted into the program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How is acceptance into the JDP Determined?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Will you look at my Facebook, Instagram, or other Social Media Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If I get offered a slot in the program, how long do I have to decide whether or not to accept?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I was not accepted into the JDP, can you tell me why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If I am admitted to one of the psychology master’s programs at sdsu, will it help me get into the JDP in clinical psychology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I wasn’t accepted into the JDP this year, can I apply again next year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I enroll in JDP courses even if I am not admitted to the program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where can I find more information about getting into graduate school in clinical psychology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n