Admission

General Admission Requirements

Doctor of Psychology Program

If you seek admission to the PsyD, Clinical Specialization or Organizational Leadership Specialization program, you must hold a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a graduate level cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Master of Arts in Psychology Program

If you seek admission to the MA in Psychology program with a Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Organizational Leadership Specialization, you must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. If you enter with a grade point average of 2.50 to 2.99, you will be placed on first-term academic probation.

Please see the 2008 University of the Rockies Catalog and Student Handbook for additional information regarding provisional and full admission status requirements for the Master of Arts in Psychology.

Additional Admission Requirements

It is highly recommended that you have completed at least three semester hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework, with a grade of "C" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning or as a University of the Rockies non-degree-seeking student, in each of the following six areas:

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Personality Theory
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Tests and Measures
  • Psychology of Learning

Prerequisite courses offered at UoR are taken on a pass/fail basis, carry no credit, and are not transferable to other institutions. Prerequisite tests on course material must be taken by the end of the term following the term of instruction and passed with a score of 70%. The UoR tests are administered at UoR and there is a fee per test, per attempt. Successful completion of prerequisite courses does not guarantee acceptance into the doctoral program.

If you do not take the prerequisite courses at UoR, you are responsible for familiarity with foundational academic material from the field of psychology.

If English is your second language, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). You must achieve a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) to provide evidence of your level of English as it is spoken and written in North America. TOEFL scores are valid for two years.

You must acknowledge and sign the Computer and Internet Access Form to be kept on file. Successful completion of the UoR program requires that you have adequate computer hardware, computer software, computer skills, and Internet access (preferably at the DSL or higher speed). Through this medium, you have access to the Catalog and Student Handbook, video streaming, PowerPoint presentations, online library, and other resources for which you are held accountable.

Additional Clinical Requirements

You must submit a California Psychological Inventory (CPI) and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), both of which have been completed within one year of application. You must arrange to have the report sent to the UoR Admissions Office. You may elect to take the CPI in the UoR testing center for a fee. In no case will the CPI and MAT be the sole reasons for a candidate not being selected for admission.

You must submit a completed UoR No Criminal Convictions Form, (included in the Application for Admission Form) indicating that you have had no felonies or misdemeanors that would preclude insurability or licensure as a psychotherapist. Colorado may not license mental health providers who have had a felony conviction or who have had a court accept a nolo contendere plea to a felony if the felony is related to the ability to practice psychotherapy.

Please see the 2008 University of the Rockies Catalog and Student Handbook for additional information regarding admission requirements for non-immigrant students.

Admission Materials

Admission materials may be requested from

University of the Rockies Admissions Office
555 East Pikes Peak Ave #108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

or by calling 719-442-0505 or call toll free 877-442-0505.

You must submit the following information, forms, and fees to the admissions office by the admissions deadline to be considered for admission:

  • University of the Rockies’ Application for Admission Form.
  • A $50.00 non-refundable application fee, which may be applied for up to 12 calendar months from the time of original submission.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and graduate schools attended.
  • A 3 to 5 page autobiography covering relevant nodal events in your life, work and volunteer experiences, and your goals for the future.
  • Three letters of recommendation on University of the Rockies' Letter of Recommendation Form. Letters must be from individuals who are familiar with your academic ability, work ability, integrity, and potential as a professional psychologist.
  • A California Psychological Inventory (CPI) (clinical specialization only)
  • Miller Analogies Test (clinical specialization only)
  • Official copies of GRE, if applicable
  • Official copies of TOEFL, if applicable

Personal Interviews

You may be invited to an interview conducted by members of the Admissions Committee. Interviews are required for any student entering the MA or PsyD programs who intend to obtain a degree which will prepare him or her for licensure as a mental health professional. In rare cases, telephone interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. In certain circumstances, you may be asked to undergo a second interview.

Nondiscrimination Policy

University of the Rockies does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, veteran status, or political affiliation, in any policy or practice, including but not limited to admissions, academic requirements, financial aid, or any school administered program or service. It is the intention of University of the Rockies that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on qualifications and projected ability to excel in the University's academic programs

Course Delivery

Choose the course schedule that best fits your family and work responsibilities.

Daytime Courses

Daytime courses are conducted from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm one day per week for nine weeks.

Evening Courses

Evening courses meet once per week from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm for nine weeks.

Weekend Courses

Weekend courses meet on three alternate weekends during the nine-week term. A student may register for two courses on the weekend, but may not exceed the 2 courses per term policy.