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University of La Verne College of Arts and Sciences Psy.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology 1950 Third Street La Verne, CA 91750 US   Phone: 909-593-3511 ext 4004 Fax: 1-909-971-2294   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Psy.D. - Clinical-Community Psychology On Campus   This doctoral program builds upon ULV's well established tradition of community service and prepares its graduates to function competently and responsibly in multicultural, diverse, and pluralistic societies. It is anchored in an integration of clinical and community psychology and grounded in the promotion of an ecological perspective where human behavior is understood within the context of interacting systems that are multi-level, multidimensional, and multi-directional. Its core mission is to train scholar-practitioners who will think criticaly, promote social justice, apply their knowledge diligently, and practice ethically and compassionately as culturally competent providers of clinical and prevention services and as agents of social change for individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.     Accreditation Information: In addition to regional accreditation (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), The University of La Verne's Psy.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).  # Of Credits Required: 120  Time To Degree: Five years, full time    Previous Degrees A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Although an undergraduate major in psychology is not required, all applicants must have completed at least 18 hours of psychology distributed across the following core areas: introductory psychology, statistics, experimental psychology or research methods, physiological psychology, and abnormal psychology. In addition, one course from among the following is required: history and systems, social psychology, human development, theories of personality, and clinical or community psychology.  International Student Requirements The University of La Verne is authorized to issue an I-20 only after international applicants have been accepted for admission and have submitted the $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. International students with F-1 or J-1 visas may apply to and attend only the Central Campus. To apply for admission, international applicants must submit all of the application materials required, as well as a notarized original statement indicating how the student will meet the financial obligations for graduate study at La Verne.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.25 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Contact department for details.  Volunteer Experience Contact department for details.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Applicants without a degree from an English-speaking institution where English is the primary language of instruction and of the geographic area must establish minimal proficiency in English by submit  Other Requirements Three letters of recommendation attesting to applicant's academic/clinical fieldwork, ability to function competently as a professional psychologist; a statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words); an autobiographical statement (not to exceed 1000 words), and a current curriculum vitae. Individuals with graduate-level coursework may petition for a maximum of 30 transfer credits, and must submit transcripts showing degrees, while also documenting a minimum GPA of 3.5.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 780.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: