Prerequisites:  Preparation in psychology, or in other fields that emphasize an understanding of human functioning, such as fields that deal with specialized forms of human expression and experience.  Preparation should include course work in psychological statistics, research methods, personality theory, and abnormal psychology.  Course work in developmental psychology and cultural perspectives is desirable.  Preparation should also include experience working directly with people in a helping or service-oriented situation.  Acceptance into the program is based on evidence of interest in working with people and capacity for such work and interest, motivation and capacity to make use of graduate level academic work and professional training.  We assess these qualities by looking at your experience working with people in a clinical, research or community setting, personal awareness portrayed through statement of purpose, transcripts of previous coursework, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.

For a Graduate Application to San Francisco State University Clinical Psychology Masters Program

Click Here.  You will need Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word to Download the Application. 

For  Information  About the Clinical Psychology Masters Program Application Contact the

Psychology Department  Graduate Secretary Listed Below.

Please Note: The Clinical Psychology Program Now Requires that You Include  a Current Curriculum Vitae (CV; i.e.,  Academic Resume) with

Your Application. There are Numerous Resources on the Web that Describe How to Write a CV. You May Also Download a Handout

from a Workshop on Writing Your CV, Given by Dr. Gard Here.