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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Graduate Studies & Research Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 71497 US   Phone: 1-318-357-6000   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Clinical Psychology On Campus   Master of Science Program in: Psychology, Clinical1 (552) 1 In correcting deficiencies, only credits earned with a minimum grade of B will be accepted. Admission Requirements of the Program: Admission with Regular Status into the program requires: 1. A bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester hours in Psychology, including at least three semester hours from each of the following areas: statistics, test and measurements, abnormal, and experimental. 2. Grade point average of at least 3.0. 3. GRE of 900 (combined verbal and quantitative). 4. Self-Statement (500-word, double-spaced, typed essay that discusses the student’s personal goals and reasons for wanting to earn a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University). 5. Two letters of recommendation. 6. Interview with departmental graduate faculty. Conditional Admission Conditional admission to the Clinical Psychology program may be granted for the first 9 semester hours of approved graduate study for students who: Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 but less than 3.0 and GRE of 900 OR Have a GRE score of 750 (combined verbal and quantitative) but less than 900 and GPA of 3.0. Conditional status in a master’s degree program may be changed to regular status by earning 9 semester hours of approved graduate degree credit at Northwestern State University with a grade of B or better on all graduate work pursued. Failure to achieve regular status after 9 graduate     Accreditation Information: The Master of Science degree in Psychology, Clinical is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Special Requirements for Concentrations: a. Must be receiving a degree in Clinical Psychology. b. Must have a grade point average of at least 3.0. c. Must be taking the required concentration courses in addition to the 48 semester hours required for the Clinical Psychology degree.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Admission for International Students To be admitted for graduate study, international students must present to Northwestern State University an evaluation of their educational credentials by a United States professional evaluating service that has been approved by the university. International students must also meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, other documents required are: official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (minimum score of 500 paper and 173 computer), an official Financial Statement Certification verifying bank funds available in U.S. dollars, an Educational Experience by Years list, a Health Form, and Immunization Record. All admission records must be on file at least 30 days prior to the date of registration. International students are only admitted on a conditional basis for the first 12 hours (see conditional admission).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.0; 2. Application on file prior to registration; 3. Official transcripts on file prior to registration; 4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores with a minimum of 750 on verbal plus quantitative sections; 5. Two letters of recommendation. All graduate students must furnish official transcripts from each college or university attended. All students applying for entry or re-entry to graduate study at Northwestern must be eligible to return to their former institutions to be considered for admission to Northwestern. No credit will be granted to a student by Northwestern for work done while suspended or dismissed from any institution. Northwestern does not award graduate credits for portfolio-based experiential learning.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 290  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 893  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $543  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8318  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable