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MA in Clinical Psychology with MFT (Daytime) Admission Requirements

To apply for this program, the following is required:

  • Application Form
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE (General Test)

Domestic Students

  Application Form

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

  Bachelor's Degree

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).

  Transcripts

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.

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

  Letters of Recommendation

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 Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu

  Statement of Purpose

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.

  GRE (General Test)

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test), taken within the last five years is still required. However, a waiver request form is available. See Exception Request below.  

  Exception Request

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.

International Students

  Application Form

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

  Bachelor's Degree

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).

  Transcripts

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 an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.

Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.

  Letters of Recommendation

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 Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu

  Statement of Purpose

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.

  GRE (General Test)

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test), taken within the last five years is still required. However, a waiver request form is available. See Exception Request below.  

  Exception Request

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.

 

In an effort to process your application quickly, we recommend you send your materials electronically.

For questions, contact Enrollment Officer Kelley Hill at kelley.hill@pepperdine.edu.