This time of staying safer at home offers not only an opportunity to reflect, but also to plan. If you’ve been putting off getting your PsyD, why not start now? Begin your higher education journey with us today and be stronger and better equipped to help and heal those who will need you most once the storm clouds break.
requirements to apply:
Applicants are required to meet the following program admissions criteria for the Doctor of Psychology in Psychodynamic Child Psychology and Psychotherapy:
1. Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree in Psychology or a related mental health field: All applicants are required to hold at least a master’s degree upon applying for the PsyD program at RDGS.
2. Licensure or Licensure-Readiness. Applicants must hold and provide documentation of one of the following licenses in the State of California (licenses from other states will be evaluated on a case by case basis):
License-eligible master level applicants in psychology or a psychology related field:
3. Demonstrate an appropriate level of written and spoken language skills during the application process and throughout the program. All instruction is in English and English language remediation services and/or language-specific translation materials are not provided. All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by the Credential Evaluations Institution recognized by the National Association of the Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
4. Pass the Reiss-Davis Graduate School admission interview.
5. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not required.
Please note:
Personal Psychotherapy Experience. While not mandated, personal psychotherapy experiences are highly recommended and deemed important for participation in a psychodynamic educational program.
1. Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree in Psychology or a related mental health field: All applicants are required to hold at least a master’s degree upon applying for the PsyD program at RDGS.
2. Licensure or Licensure-Readiness. Applicants must hold and provide documentation of one of the following licenses in the State of California (licenses from other states will be evaluated on a case by case basis):
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
License-eligible master level applicants in psychology or a psychology related field:
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW)
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- Psychological Assistants and Interns are eligible for application if they are currently engaged in meeting the requirements of clinical supervision for licensure in their respective discipline and provide documentation of registration with the appropriate regulating board.
3. Demonstrate an appropriate level of written and spoken language skills during the application process and throughout the program. All instruction is in English and English language remediation services and/or language-specific translation materials are not provided. All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by the Credential Evaluations Institution recognized by the National Association of the Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
4. Pass the Reiss-Davis Graduate School admission interview.
5. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not required.
Please note:
Personal Psychotherapy Experience. While not mandated, personal psychotherapy experiences are highly recommended and deemed important for participation in a psychodynamic educational program.
Fall 2023 Admissions
- Admission deadline: Friday, July 14, 2023
- Admission application fee: $60 (standard application fee is waived if you attend an open house)
office of admissions
Zymba Escourse
Admissions Specialist
Office: (310) 204-1666 ext. 260
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am-5pm
Admissions Specialist
Office: (310) 204-1666 ext. 260
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday- Friday from 9am-5pm
