Psychology Certificate Programs 
Application Requirements

Psychology Certificate Program admission requirements

Applicants for a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and/or CAGS in Professional Counseling must have completed a master's degree in psychology, counseling or a related discipline from a regionally-accredited institution with a B average or better. Master's degrees in other specialty areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What are the GPA requirements?

Psychology certificate program applicants must have a 3.0 GPA (B average) or better.

When is the deadline to apply?

This academic program operates on a rolling admissions basis. The application closes on Friday, August 2, 2024, but an early application is highly recommended.

How to apply

Prospective students may submit their application through PCOM's online application management system. Additional details, including application availability and instructions, are available at explore.pcom.edu/apply.

Where do I send my college transcripts?

Official college transcripts from all colleges/universities/schools attended must be sent directly to:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admissions
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

We will accept electronic transcripts via mail, eScript and/or Parchment Services and National Student Clearinghouse.

Where do I send my letters of recommendation?

Letters of recommendation can be sent through the PCOM application portal or directly to PCOM Admissions in PDF format to recommend@pcom.edu. Recommenders can be directed to our "For Recommenders" page for guidance.

What are the next steps?

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted via email with a confirmation of its receipt including reminders of the appropriate steps to complete the application process.

Your application will be processed and assessed by the Faculty Committee on Admissions only after the receipt of:

• Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Two letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• A general autobiographical statement explaining you interest in this academic program as it relates to your career goals (in 500 words or less)
• Writing sample, preferably graded

What happens after I apply to the psychology certificate programs?

The CAGS program utilizes a rolling admissions policy, so applications will be considered throughout the year as they are received. The Admissions Committee screens applications, invites some applicants for an interview, evaluates the applicants and selects new students. Following the completion of the admissions process, each applicant is notified in writing of the Admission Committee's decision, including any conditions that must be satisfied prior to or following enrollment.

Interviews for this program will be offered both virtually and in-person for the 2023-2024 application cycle.

Criminal background check requirement

The College requires a criminal background check for all program applicants and enrolled students. The PCOM Office of Admissions will facilitate a criminal background check prior to matriculation processed by a PCOM vendor of choice. Subsequent criminal background checks can occur during enrollment, including but not limited to, when the student is conducting internships, clerkships, clinical coursework, or other types of coursework that occur off campus. Any student charged, convicted of, or who pleads guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor or felony crime after the date of the original application submission is required to notify the dean of the program in writing within 10 business days of the occurrence. This communication should be sent by certified mail to the dean at the address on the acceptance letter.

Technical standards

Prior to enrollment, all candidates are required to complete the college's Technical Standards for Admission and Matriculation (PDF).

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at admissions@pcom.edu.

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