Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Admissions Requirements

Applying to Spalding University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree Program

Application Deadline

Applications for Fall 2026 admission are closed. Applications for Fall 2027 will open August 15, 2026. The deadline for completed applications is January 15, 2027. Note: to be considered for both the master’s program and the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, then the application deadline is December 8, 2026.

The GRE is NOT REQUIRED for admission to the MA program at Spalding University School of Professional Psychology.

Admission Requirements

Complete the online application, which includes the following components:

1. A completed bachelor’s degree (or an expected completion date prior to the start of your admission year), which includes at least 18 credit hours in psychology.
2. An autobiographical statement: a three page, double spaced statement that includes relevant personal and professional experiences and career aspirations (applicant will upload this document as part of the online application).
3. Three letters of recommendation: Applicant will identify three recommenders as part of the online application. The recommenders will receive an email notification from the application system to upload a recommendation letter. These should be professional or academic references; supervisors, professors, advisors, etc. Letters from relatives, friends, or others who cannot speak to your experiences in a professional work or academic setting will not be rated well. The references you list will receive an email from us to upload a recommendation letter on your behalf.
4. $30 application fee
5. Transcripts: A 3.2 or higher GPA is typical for students invited to interview. Official transcripts of ALL colleges and universities previously attended must be sent electronically directly from the college or university to admissions@spalding.edu.
6. A copy of your CV or resumé

Track Your Application

Our ‘My Account’ applicant portal page is the place to view, update and submit information to your application. You have access to:

• Update your profile
• Submit your application
• View your application
• Upload additional supplemental documents required for admission

Application Confirmation

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email acknowledgment with further instructions regarding items needed for admission to the university.

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Admission Process

1. Application: Submit the online application and all supporting materials (CV, recommendations, transcripts and autobiographical essay) by the application deadline.
2. Application review: The faculty in the School of Professional Psychology review all completed applications and interview invitations are sent out to those selected applicants (last week of January).
3. Interview: to be as equitable as possible to those of all socioeconomic statuses, all interviews will be held virtually. However, we will have two open house days for applicants who have been offered admission to come to Louisville to tour the campus and meet faculty and students.
4. Review: the faculty in the School of Professional Psychology review all applicants who were interviewed and make final decisions, ranking applicants on the strength of their entire application and interview.
5. Offer of admission: Applicants are notified via email of their admission status as soon as the interview process is completed (by late February).
6. Acceptance of offer: Applicants inform the School of Professional Psychology administrative coordinator of decision to accept or not accept the offer of admission. The deadline for making a decision is April 15. Applicants who accept their offer must complete the Decision Reply Form in Slate and pay their $150 enrollment deposit to finalize their spot in the program.
7. Academic Advising: School of Professional Psychology sends out information on when and how to get registered for classes.
8. Financial aid: The financial aid office processes financial aid applications and assists students with aid packages. If you have questions, please email the Financial Aid Director, Michelle Standridge, mstandridge@spalding.edu.
9. Peer advisor: All new students are assigned a peer advisor (a current MA student at Spalding) who will be able to provide practical information such as where to live, where to find great restaurants, tricks for managing graduate student life, etc.

What if You Are Conditionally Admitted?

Conditionally admitted students (pending completion of degree and receipt of final transcripts) have one semester to submit any required documentation to the School of Professional Psychology.

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