(5) Submit five letters of recommendation on forms supplied by the school. Three of these are academic references and two are character references (pastor and a personal friend). (6) Appear for a personal interview with the Admissions Committee or its representative. Arrangements are made by the committee fol lowing a preliminary screening of applications. Only those who are finalists in Rosemead's admissions procedure, determined by the preliminary screening, will be schedu led for a personal inter view. For finalists from the general southern California area, interviews are held on campus at La Mirada. Arrangements will be made by the chairperson of the Rosemead Admissions Committee for those outside the southern California area. Interviews are conducted in a number of cities throughout the country, generally between January 15 and February 28. Anon-refundable fee of $50 is due and payable following arrangements for the interview. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that all application materials have been received. If there is any doubt, the applicant should write to the University Admissions Office for verifica tion. When all application materials have been received, the school will send a notice to the applicant. If such a notice has not been received, it may be assumed that the application file is not yet complete. NOTICE OF DECISIONS The Admissions Committee will process applications as quickly as possible following the January 15 deadline, though time must be allowed for completion of personal interviews. Those whose applica tions do not pass the preliminary screening will be notified immediate ly Certificates of Acceptance will be mailed on or about April 1. Information concerning the status of an application will not be given except byletter from the dean of administration following action by the Admissions Committee. Because of the large number of applicants, information cannot be given by telephone. In the event that an applicant has not heard from the committee by May 1, written inqui ry may be made. ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENT ALIENS See page 13, and G-2 for requirements. GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS Graduate psychology students meeting all entrance requirements will be classified as regular graduate students. Students who do not fulfill all entrance requirements may be admitted on a provisional status until they correct the deficiency. Any such deficiencies must be removed within one calendar year of a student's admission as a provisional student. It is only in rare instances that a student will be accepted on provisional status. Students will be classified in the program as follows: First year 30 graduate units or less completed Second year 60 graduate units or less completed Third year 90 graduate units or less completed Fourth year 120 graduate units or less completed Fifth year Class work completed and internship in progress Dissertation (ABD) All requirements met except for dissertation GRADING SYSTEM Students wishing to obtain a graduate degree must maintain a consistently high academic performance throughout their program. An overall Baverage, i.e. , 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, is required for all degrees. Only grades of "A", "B", "C" earn graduate credit. Grades of all students are recorded in the admissions and records office. Grading is on the following basis: Grade Grade Points A Superior achievement 4.00 A- 3.67 B + Above average achievement 3.33 B Average achievement 3.00
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND STUDENT CONDUCT The academic programs at Rosemead are designed to prepare graduates for licensure (on the doctoral level) by the professional licensing boards of the various states. Because of the professional nature of Rosemead's programs, students are required to maintain the stan dards of the psychological profession as defined by the American Psychological Association, the State of California and the professional psychologists who comprise Rosemead's faculty. As a part of Biola University, which serves a broad spectrum of evangelical churches, Rosemead also has both a doctrinal statement and a statement of conduct (See page 1-2). Prospective applicants should be familiar with the standards. Students who do not abide by these standards or other institutional policies and procedures may be subject to probation or dismissal from the program. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Rosemead seeks to admit applicants whose background clearly demonstrates scholarly aptitude, a commitment to the historic Chris tian faith, personal character and integrity and a positive service oriented motivation toward the field of clinical psychology As an evangelical Christian institution, Biola University requires that an applicant has been a Christian for at least one year prior to admission. Biola does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant 's race, color, sex, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Persons interested in attending Rosemead should request applica tion forms from the director of admission of Biola University. APPLICATION DEADLINE Since enrollment is limited and admission is on a selective basis, applications should be made as early as possible. The APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15. Decisions are made only on completed applications. Rosemead currently admits new students for the degree programs only in the fall semester each year. Applications submitted after the January 15 deadline will rarely be considered for the following fall semester. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS As in most graduate programs in psychology, competition is keen and enrollment is limited. In order to be admitted to full graduate standing the applicant must comply with the following: (l) Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an average grade of at least "B" for the junior and senior years, i.e ., 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (2) Present an undergraduate program with either a major in psy chology or its functional equivalent (30 semester hours of credit in psychology). This should include at least one course in: General (Introductory) Psychology; Statistical Methods; Experimental Psy chology; Abnormal Psychology; Theories of Personality; and Learning. Also strongly recommended are courses in Measure ment Theory, History of Psychology, Physiological Psychology or a year of Bioiogy/Zoology If possible, undergraduate courses in Old and New Testament Survey and Hermeneutics will strengthen the student's preparation for Rosemead. (3) Submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test and Psychology Advanced Test. Information regarding testing dates and location may be obtained by writing to the Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. No appli cant is exempt from submitting GRE scores which must be received prior to the deadline date of January 15. (4) Submit completed profile (not answer sheet) of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). This test should be taken at a college testing service or from a licensed psychologist. Since this test material is confidential, Rosemead will not make copies of tests sent for admission purposes at any time. Applicants are referred to the source from which the testing was administered if they desire a clinical interpretation.
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