Admissions requirements
To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
For applicants who already have a master’s degree in a closely related field:
- GPA of 3.50 or higher preferred
- GRE score of 300 or higher (combined verbal/quantitative score).
- GRE requirement is waived for high GPA master students 3.5+
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related discipline.
For those who have not completed a master’s degree prior to application to this program:
- GPA of 3.70 or higher
- GRE score 320 or higher(combined verbal/quantitative score).
- Specific clinical area of interest
- Active involvement in a research project or thesis
If accepted, these accepted doctoral applicants will pursue the degree of Master of Psychology during the first two years of the program and will be expected to maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher in all of their coursework while in the program in order to matriculate to the doctoral level.
A complete application to this program will consist of the following:
- Completed PsychologyCAS application
- Two-to-three page writing sample (in pdf format) that conveys how this program will meet the applicant’s career interests
- In an essay describe your interest in becoming a clinical psychologist and why you feel the Brenau Psy.D. program would meet your goals. Please upload a 2-3 page essay in PDF format.
- In an essay explain how your background prepared you for doctoral education in clinical psychology. We are interested in the impact of your experiences in psychology (research, mental health care). If relevant, please share any obstacles you have overcome personally that have brought you to the pursuit of doctoral education in clinical psychology. Please upload a 2-3 page summary in PDF format.
- Three evaluations/letters of recommendation submitted through PsychologyCAS evaluator portal
- Official GRE scores (Brenau’s ETS-PSYCAS code is 4960)
To be able to practice professionally after completion of this program, you must pass a professional certification exam.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply through their state board to sit for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). After successful completion of this exam and successful completion of one to two years (depending on the state) of post-doctoral supervised experience, the individual is eligible to apply for licensure as a psychologist. Each state may have additional requirements (such as a jurisprudence exam, oral examination, etc.).
Public Disclosure and Outcomes
Program Disclosures
Does the program or institution require students, trainees, and/or staff (faculty) to comply with specific policies or practices related to the institution’s affiliation or purpose? Such policies or practices may include, but are not limited to, admissions, hiring, retention policies, and/or requirements for completion that express mission and values?
NO
Time to Completion for all students entering the program
| Outcome | Year in which Degrees were Conferred | |||||||
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Total | |||||
| Total number of students with doctoral degree conferred on transcript | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| Mean number of years to complete the program | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| Median number of years to complete the program | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| Time to Degree Ranges | N | % | N | % | N | % | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Program Costs
*As a private institution, hourly tuition rate is consistent for all PsyD Students
| Description | 2026-2027 1st-year Cohort Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition for full-time students (in-state) | $1,044/hr |
| Tuition for full-time students (out-of-state) | $1,044/hr |
| Tuition per credit hour for part-time students (if applicable enter amount; if not applicable enter "NA") | N/A |
| University/institution fees or costs |
I&I Development Fee: 2.5% of tuition cost per semester University Services Fee: $375/semester |
| Additional estimated fees or costs to students (e.g. books, travel, etc.) | $6,901 |
Internship Placement – Table 1
| Outcomes | Year Applied for Internship | |||||
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||||
| N | % | N | % | N | % | |
| Students who obtained APA/CPA-accredited internships | N/A | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Students who obtained APPIC member internships that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 2 | 50 | |||
| Students who obtained other membership organization internships (e.g. CAPIC) that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Students who obtained internships conforming to CDSPP guidelines that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Students who obtained other internships that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 3 | 100 | 2 | 50 | ||
| Students who obtained any internship | - | 3 | 100 | 4 | 100 | |
| Students who sought or applied for internships including those who withdrew from the application process | N/A | - | 3 | 100 | 4 | 100 |
Internship Placement – Table 2
* Cell should only include students who applied for internship and are included in applied cell count from “Internship Placement – Table 1"
| Outcomes | Year Applied for Internship | |||||
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||||
| N | % | N | % | N | % | |
| Students who sought or applied for internships including those who withdrew from the application process | N/A | - | 3 | - | 4 | - |
| Students who obtained paid internships | N/A | - | 3 | 100 | 4 | 100 |
| Students who obtained half-time internships* (if applicable) | - | |||||
Attrition
| Variable | Year of First Enrollment | |||||
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||||
| N | % | N | % | N | % | |
| Students for whom this is the year of first enrollment (i.e. new students) | 12 | - | 15 | - | 10 | - |
| Students whose doctoral degrees were conferred on their transcripts | N/A | - | N/A | - | N/A | - |
| Students still enrolled in program | 10 | 83 | 12 | 80 | 10 | 100 |
| Students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of doctoral degree | 2 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 0 | - |
Licensure
| Outcome | 2016-2026 |
|---|---|
| The total number of program graduates (doctoral degrees conferred on transcript) between 2 and 10 years ago | 0 |
| The number of these graduates (between 2 and 10 years ago) who became licensed psychologists in the past 10 years | 0 |
| Licensure percentage | N/A |
Accreditation
Brenau University’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA), on contingency status with an initial date of accreditation of February 10, 2026 and an end date of February 10, 2031.
Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association.
Address: 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation