MA in Clinical Psychology with MFT (Daytime) Admission Requirements

The application form is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to complete. 

Applicants to this program must possess a BA or BS degree in psychology (or a closely related field) or the equivalent of a minor in psychology (or a closely related field).

For domestic students, transcripts from the regionally accredited colleges or universities that awarded your baccalaureate degree may be sent through one of the methods noted below. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however, official transcripts must be received to complete an applicant’s file and enroll in the subsequent term.

• Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
• Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
  • National Student Clearinghouse
  • Parchment
  • eSCRIP-SAFE

Hard-copy Transcript(s), in a sealed and stamped envelope, mailed to:

Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Two recommendations must be submitted directly from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional competencies. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Professional Recommendation form should be emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu. 

You must submit a two- to five-page typed statement of purpose describing 1) previous training and experience, 2) current interests, 3) engagement with cultural diversity and social justice plus plans for growth in these areas, 4) future professional goals, and 5) reasons for applying to the program. Please use subheadings for each of these numbered items. The statement of purpose should be emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu if not included in your online application.

You must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test), taken within the last five years. 

If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our GRE test requirements, please fill out this Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.

The application form is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to complete. 

Applicants to this program must possess a BA or BS degree in psychology (or a closely related field) or the equivalent of a minor in psychology (or a closely related field).

All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university that is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation or the World Education Services, Inc.

A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:

• Foreign transcripts translated into English.
• A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
• A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)

If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide official transcripts in a sealed envelope directly from the institution that awarded your degree prior to enrollment.

Mailing Address:

Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Two recommendations must be submitted directly from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional competencies. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Professional Recommendation form should be emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu. 

You must submit a two- to five-page typed statement of purpose describing 1) previous training and experience, 2) current interests, 3) engagement with cultural diversity and social justice plus plans for growth in these areas, 4) future professional goals, and 5) reasons for applying to the program. Please use subheadings for each of these numbered items. The statement of purpose should be emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu if not included in your online application.

You must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test), taken within the last five years. 

If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our TOEFL/IELTS or GRE test requirements, please fill out this Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.