Admission FAQ

Admission FAQ

As you evaluate your options for graduate study, we encourage you to attend a prospective student Information Session or an Open House. If you are unable to attend an information session and would like to schedule an individual visit with an admission representative, please email the Office of Admissions or phone (604) 482-5510.

1. What are the application deadlines for the degree programs?
   The Adler School employs a rolling admission process. Because most programs fill quickly, we encourage you to begin the application process early.
    
2. Can degree programs be completed on an evening and/or weekend basis?
   All Vancouver Campus programs offer coursework at a variety of times: day, evening, and weekend.
    
3. Are degree programs accredited?
   Adler School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. 

The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462

All degree programs offered at the Adler School Vancouver Campus, have ministerial consent under the authority of the Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB), Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of British Columbia, P.O. Box 9177, Victoria, BC, V8W 9H8, Canada.

5. Is the GRE required for admission?
   The GRE is not required for admission to degree programs. However, you may submit a GRE score for review with your admission materials.
    
6. How much is tuition?
   Please click here read complete information about our degree program tuition.
    
7. What types of financial assistance are available to Adler School students?
   Adler School offers a wide variety of financial aid options to students.
    
8. Do I need a degree or background in psychology to apply?
   You are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. You are not required to have completed a psychology degree to be considered for admission to our programs. We encourage candidates from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds to apply; each program has specific requirements. You are required to complete the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of "C" or better. Courses must be general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and other related courses based on the program to which you are applying.
    
9. Can I submit an application for admission if I have not completed the prerequisites?
   We encourage prospective students to apply as early as possible, even prior to completion of admission prerequisites. If admitted, any outstanding prerequisites must be completed by the end of your first term. Many students complete prerequisite courses at the Adler School.
    
10. Does Adler School accept transfer credit?
    If accepted for admission, you may be granted transfer credit for graduate level courses previously taken at other accredited institutions. A maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred into an M.A. program and a maximum of 24 credits may be transferred into the Psy.D. program. Students wishing to transfer from other graduate programs must submit a letter from the dean of their previous program stating they are in good academic standing and free from academic or disciplinary inquiry or action.
     
11. Do you offer any non-thesis programs?
    Yes, we do offer a non-thesis Master of Counselling Psychology program.