PGCert in Psychology, General

This certificate lets people who already have a bachelor degree complete the courses required to apply to graduate study in clinical psychology or related mental health areas. Sample courses include abnormal psychology, personality theory, research methods, testing and youth psychopathology. Advisors give personalized help with graduate school applications and essays, and the page highlights graduates who went on to master programs in clinical psychology. The certificate is offered in Chicago with fall and spring starts. Applicants apply online, pay a fee, hold a bachelor degree in a relevant field and send transcripts. Students who earned a degree outside the United States must meet an English language proficiency requirement. The college responsible is the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, and an associate director of graduate admission can help applicants with questions.