FAQ

Prospective Student Frequently Asked Questions and Program Policies 

The following are a collection of frequently asked questions and policies created by the MS Clinical Program for those not currently enrolled in the program.  

• Do you offer early acceptance for admissions?
  • We do not offer any early acceptance or pre-acceptance to the program. All applications are due February 1 and are evaluated at the same time to begin mid to late August of that year. 
• Can I enroll part-time in the program?
  • Currently, we only accept students into the program for full-time study. This allows students to move together through the program in a single cohort. Under special circumstances, students have begun as full-time students but continued the program taking classes part-time after their first semester. This is a decision that is made by the Clinical Committee and is based entirely on the circumstances of that student. Not all requests to engage part-time study are granted. 
• Can I work full-time while in the program?
  • Our program is very demanding with respect to time and intellectual energy. While some students work part time, this can be challenging to do in this program. The university requires students commit a minimum of 3 hours per unit per week to their courses. This means each course needs 9 hours of time dedicated to it to succeed. Our program requires you take 5 classes each semester which totals a minimum commitment of 45 hours per week. Many students state they spend an average of 50 or more hours per week attending class, reading, studying, writing papers, and engaging in other course related activities.
• I am an international student, how to I apply?
  • Please see our Applications link for links and information. You will need to follow the requirements set by the University. 
• Do you offer scholarships or tuition waivers?
  • The Department of Psychology and the University have a variety of scholarships available. Please visit the following links: 
    Department scholarships
    Graduate Studies scholarships
    University scholarships
    University financial aid
    The MS Clinical program does not offer scholarships or tuition waivers. 
• Can I pursue both the MFT and LPCC tracks at the same time? 
  • Yes you can. This is often called dual tracking. Be sure to see the link on this site on licensing considerations to know that the pre-degree demands for LPCC students are greater and sometimes harder to meet in two years. 
• When will I begin the program if I am accepted?
  • Students begin when the University returns to session after the summer break, usually mid to late August of the year you apply to the program. 
• When will I graduate if I am accepted into the program?
  • Most students graduate in May of their second year in the program. Some students delay graduation until August to complete pre-degree licensing requirements.