Graduate Programs Comparison
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Graduate School Comparison Worksheet
Choose three graduate programs that you are interested in researching. For each program, answer the following questions.
School 1: University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Program Name: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
1 List the admission requirements for graduate studies in psychology.
University's minimum requirements:
i. All applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.
ii. Admission is for Fall Quarter only and on a full-time basis only.
iii. Applications must be complete and received by the department by the deadline to be considered.
iv. Interviews (in person or by phone) are required for Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Health, Learning and Behavior and Social Area finalists.
v. Those admitted to the Clinical area must pass a Live Scan background check, arranged by the program; this background check is required for participation in clinical practica and internships.
vi. The department regards a broad undergraduate background in the behavioral, biological, physical, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study in psychology. It is desirable, but not required, to have majored in psychology as an undergraduate. Some college coursework in statistics or advanced mathematics is required; please visit the departmental website for additional information.
2 For each requirement indicate whether you have the necessary skill or experience or need the skill?
According to the requirements stated above, a person should have a statement of purpose and a broad undergraduate background in various subjects. I have a good knowledge of the subjects stated in the requirements and have statistics and advanced mathematics in my previous coursework.
3 For each skill that is needed indicate steps you would take to satisfy the admission requirement.
i. I would specify research experiences, including a description of the research and my
Graduate School Comparison Worksheet
Choose three graduate programs that you are interested in researching. For each program, answer the following questions.
School 1: University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Program Name: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
1 List the admission requirements for graduate studies in psychology.
University's minimum requirements:
i. All applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.
ii. Admission is for Fall Quarter only and on a full-time basis only.
iii. Applications must be complete and received by the department by the deadline to be considered.
iv. Interviews (in person or by phone) are required for Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Health, Learning and Behavior and Social Area finalists.
v. Those admitted to the Clinical area must pass a Live Scan background check, arranged by the program; this background check is required for participation in clinical practica and internships.
vi. The department regards a broad undergraduate background in the behavioral, biological, physical, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study in psychology. It is desirable, but not required, to have majored in psychology as an undergraduate. Some college coursework in statistics or advanced mathematics is required; please visit the departmental website for additional information.
2 For each requirement indicate whether you have the necessary skill or experience or need the skill?
According to the requirements stated above, a person should have a statement of purpose and a broad undergraduate background in various subjects. I have a good knowledge of the subjects stated in the requirements and have statistics and advanced mathematics in my previous coursework.
3 For each skill that is needed indicate steps you would take to satisfy the admission requirement.
i. I would specify research experiences, including a description of the research and my