LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL (PHD) PROGRAM

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1 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL (PHD) PROGRAM ADMISSIONS DATA We would like to tell you about our admission process and the characteristics of our entering classes. Each year we interview approximately students among the estimate of who typically apply. We admit four new students each academic year. To give potential applicants realistic information about their chances of acceptance, here is some information on our applicants and accepted students over the past several years Number of applicants Number accepted for admission Actual size of incoming class Faculty review all applicants and we look at each applicant s "total package". We look closely at GPAs, graduate level coursework, personal statements, letters of recommendation, research and clinical experiences. We take particular note of research experiences. Finally, we personally interview applicants to determine if there is a good match between the applicant and our program. In other words, it is important for us to attempt to determine if the applicant's personal and professional interests would be met by our programs strengths and emphases. The average graduate GPA for those students that we have accepted into the program since 2007 is 3.8/4.0. The average GRE scores are: Verbal = 157, Quantitative = 149 and the Psychology Subject test = 587. In particular, for the students admitted into the class of 2014, the average verbal score was 160 with a range from 154 to 167, average quantitative score was 154 with a range from 151 to 156, the average psychology subject test score was 670 with a range from 560 to 760 and the average GPA was 3.9. We attempt to achieve diversity in our student body along multiple dimensions that include gender, race/ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. Sixty percent of our current students are Students of Color and 79% are women. Loyola does not base admission decisions solely on the GRE. A lot depends on the applicant's other qualifications and experiences. For instance, in addition to GREs and GPAs, our Admissions Committee looks closely at applicants' personal statements, letters of recommendations, and their research and clinical experiences. We take particular note of research experiences and alignment of one s backgrounds and goals with our social justice mission and data-based decision-making orientation. Finally, we personally interview applicants to determine if there is a good match between the applicant and what our program can offer. In other words, we seek to know whether the applicant's personal and professional interests will be well served by our curriculum, and the chances that the applicant will be able to develop a good mentoring relationship with some of our faculty.

2 TIME TO COMPLETION FOR ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE PROGRAM Year in which Degrees were Conferred Total Total number of students with doctoral degree conferred on transcript Mean number of years to complete the program Median number of years to complete the program Time to Degree Ranges N % Students in less than 5 years Students in 5 years Students in 6 years Students in 7 years Students in more than 7 years Students are allowed to transfer up to 36 graduate credits to the doctoral program. In the current program, students must complete degree requirements within six years, including dissertation and internship. The course sequence and clinical requirements are structured as a five year full-time program. PROGRAM COSTS For the current incoming class, all 4 students have stipends of at least $14,000 and a tuition scholarship, which covers 21 credits per academic year. Students are required to pay a student development fee, technology fee, a public transportation fee (UPASS), a course management fee and a fee when first matriculating to the program. Health insurance is available through the university. Spouses and children can be covered for an additional fee. Students are also required to purchase books and materials for courses. The tuition costs for the are provided in the following table. Program Costs Description st -year Cohort Cost Tuition for full-time students (in-state) 20,265 Tuition for full-time students (out-of-state) 20,265 Tuition per credit hour for part-time students (if applicable ) 965 University/institution fees or costs 1,020 Additional estimated fees or costs to students (e.g. books, travel, etc.) 2,000

3 INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT TABLE 1 Our students have been very successful in securing highly regarded internships. Specific information is provided in the table below. Year Applie d for Inte rnship Students who sought or applied for internships Students who obtained internships Students who obtained APA/CPA-accredited internships Students who obtained APPIC member internships that were not APA/CPAaccredited (if applicable) Students who obtained other membership organization internships (e.g. CAPIC) that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) Students who obtained internships conforming to CDSPP guidelines that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) Students who obtained other internships that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) TABLE 2 Year Applie d for Inte rnship Students who obtained internships Students who obtained paid internships Students who obtained half-time internships (if applicable)

4 DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS Doctoral students have completed internships in a variety of settings over the past several years. A listing of previous internship sites is listed below. Purdue University Counseling Center Stanford University Counseling Center Florida Department of Corrections Nebraska Mental Health Center University of Wisconsin Counseling Center St. John s Child and Family Development Center, Santa Monica, CA Notre Dame University Counseling Center University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign Boston Medical Center, U. of Boston VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI Harvard Medical Ctr/Children s Hospital, Boston, MA University of Akron, Akron, OH VA Medical Center Northport, NY University of Illinois-Chicago Counseling Center Southwest Consortium/NMVAHC, Albuquerque, NM Southern Illinois University Counseling Center University of Maryland Counseling Center VA Medical Center, North Chicago Western Missouri Mental Health Center Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center California State University Sacramento Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium University of Oregon Counseling Center Salesmanship Club Youth & Family Center Illinois State University Counseling Center University of CA-Santa Cruz VA Medical Center - Hines University of Michigan Counseling Center Northwestern Hospital University of San Diego ATTRITION The American Psychological Association (APA) requires that doctoral programs provide data on the number of and percentage of doctoral students who graduate with the doctorate, who are still enrolled in the program, and who have left the program for any reason other than graduation. These data are provided in the table below. Variable Students for whom this is the year of first enrollment (i.e. new students) Students whose doctoral degrees were conferred on their transcripts Students still enrolled in program Students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of doctoral degree Year of First Enrollme nt

5 LICENSURE The American Psychological Association (APA) requires that doctoral programs report the licensure rates (for independent practice as psychologists) of graduates who have obtained licensure as psychologists who graduated between Please see the following table, which provides licensure information to Total number of students with doctoral degrees conferred on transcript in time period 52 Number of students with doctoral degrees conferred on transcripts who became licensed doctoral psychologists in time period 24 Licensure percentage 46% EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES All those graduating from the program in the reporting years of are employed in the field of education or psychology. Employment settings are primarily universities, counseling centers, and private practice, with the vast majority of graduates functioning as psychologists credentialed through department of education. OTHER INFORMATION Although we cannot accept all qualified applicants, we encourage all interested students to apply. We hope this information has been helpful in giving you important information about our students backgrounds and their accomplishments. For more detailed information about our program requirements, please upload our handbook, which is located at: