Saint Michael's College

Admission

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology. In evaluating students for admission to the program, we require both an academic background showing distinction in psychology, and personal attributes indicative of a likelihood of success as a professional psychologist.  Caring, commitment, empathy and integrity, while difficult to measure and evaluate, are essential characteristics we look for in our students. Students from the social sciences and humanities, who have the requisite course work in psychology, are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit our Graduate Admission page to complete an online or downloadable application. The Clinical Psychology Program requires the following for admission:

• A completed application;
  
  
• Official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate work;
  
  
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited American college or university, or its foreign university equivalent, with a concentration in psychology or related discipline. (Please note that program directors may require that foreign academic credentials be evaluated by a third party.)
  
  For those lacking a psychology concentration, the following psychology courses are required:
  
• General Psychology
• Developmental Psychology (or Child Psychology)
• Abnormal Psychology
• Statistics and Research Methods (year-long, 6-credit course)
  Physiological Psychology and Social Psychology are not required but are highly recommended;
  
  
• A 3.0 GPA on undergraduate course work and a minimum of 3.25 GPA in psychology and on any post-graduate courses taken. (Please note that program directors may require that foreign academic credentials be evaluated by a third party.);
  
  
• A minimum of 300 hours of supervised work experience in mental health or closely related human services position (paid or volunteer);
  
  
• Two references with accompanying letters that address your academic and professional potential. (Please use the Reference Forms provided in the application and read the instructions on the form for proper handling.)
   
  • One that addresses your academic potential by a professor in your most recent academic experience. 
     
  • And the other resulting from work experiences in the human services that demonstrate the individual is effective in working with others in a helping capacity.  This letter must also include verification of 300 hours of work supplied by a clinical supervisor with at least a master’s degree.
    
    
• International applicants and applicants for whom English is not a native language should consult the International Applicants page and complete the international applicant section of the Graduate Admission Application.  
  
  
• A 4-5 page (double-spaced) autobiographical essay describing how you became interested in a career in professional psychology, including those pivotal experiences as a student, intern, patient, or observer of the mental health system. This essay serves not only as a writing sample, but also to convey who you are as a person and how you see our program as compatible with your personal and professional goals.
   
  
• An interview (all application materials must be in and file complete). 
  
  
• Application for admission to Saint Michael’s is not complete until all above information is received along with a non-refundable application fee of $35.00. You will be informed of the admission decision by letter. 

Admission decisions are made by the program director in consultation with faculty and staff in the program. Meeting minimum application requirements and following admission procedures does not guarantee acceptance into the program. In order to provide personalized and high quality graduate training in clinical psychology, it is necessary to limit the size of the program. Therefore, the admission process is competitive. Applicants are notified of the admission decision after all requirements of the admission process have been satisfied, including the interview.

If you wish to be considered for one of the two teaching assistantships that are available to first-year graduate students in the Clinical Psychology degree program, a letter of interest is needed with the application by July 1st.

Specific course information may be found at the courses link.

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For more information, contact:

Dee Goodrich
Director of Admission, Graduate Programs
Hoehl Welcome Center
802.654.2251
dgoodrich@smcvt.edu

or

Tara Arcury
Program Assistant
Founders Hall 105
802.654.2206
Box 105
tarcury@smcvt.edu

Online Inquiry Form 

We look forward to speaking with you soon!