Psychology Admission Requirements

PsyD Students Studying

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

GRE Test Score. Scores are accepted three years prior to entry, i.e., for Fall of 2023 entry scores need to be May 2020 or later.

18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) of prerequisite coursework in psychology with a grade of C or better and must include the following courses:

  • Introduction to General Psychology
  • Human Growth & Development or Personality Theory
  • Statistics or Tests and Measurements

*All coursework must be completed no later than July 1 of the matriculation year.

Motivation for and commitment to mental health care as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer work or other life experiences (should be demonstrated on submitted resume/cv)

Oral and written communication skills

Additional matriculation requirements if an offer of admission is made

Supporting documents for an application file

Select applicants will be invited to interview on KCU’s campus. Details about the interview dates and times will be sent out to applicants who are selected. Interviews will take place in the winter and spring.