Reinstatement: Re-Entry Requirements

Learners who separate from CalSouthern for any reason should carefully consider the potential for changes to university and/or program requirements which may take place following their separation. Separation may include cancellation, withdrawal, or dismissal.

Should a learner choose to return, they must reapply with a new application. Current university, admissions, tuition and fees, and program requirements in effect at the time of the new enrollment will apply. Considerations will include, but are not limited to current catalog, degree plan, practicum/internship/field study, doctoral project, and any other degree program requirements. The Academic Evaluation Team will consider past academic records, remedial work done subsequently, and other extenuating circumstances when evaluating re-admission.

This may result in required additional courses; previously completed courses no longer applying; and/or the need to repeat older courses that may have significantly changed in the interim due to changes in the field, license/credential eligibility changes, and/or other considerations for the programs of study.

Program-specific factors include the following:

A learner may not be eligible to re-enter a licensure-bound program depending on the jurisdiction in which they reside at the time of re-entry.
Previously completed courses in the Master of Arts in Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy that are seven (7) years or older from the date of completion may no longer apply. (Reference the Degree Requirements sections within the MA Psychology program page.)
Previously completed doctoral courses that are 10 years or older from the date of completion will no longer apply. (Reference the Degree Requirements sections within the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Specialization (PsyD-C), Doctor of Psychology: General (PsyD-G), and Doctor of Business Administration program pages.)
Learners returning to Thesis or Doctoral Project courses may be required to restart from the beginning and former topics may no longer be acceptable.
Doctoral learners who have reached the maximum number of Doctoral Project course attempts may not be eligible for re-entry in the same program.

Any applicant who was previously academically dismissed may, at the discretion of the SAP Appeals Committee, be re-admitted contingent on upholding their academic plan.

Doctoral Project Re-entry

Learners that separate from the University after completing any Doctoral Project coursework that subsequently return to CalSouthern after six months or more will begin with the Doctoral Project I course. This includes payment of an additional Doctoral Project Fee. Topics, research design, method and other circumstances of the proposed project will be evaluated based upon current guidelines and requirements. The committee and chair may require new selections due to changes in faculty availability.

Re-entry Practicum/Field Study/Internship Requirements

Learners returning to a clinical program after an absence of six months or more may not begin with a practicum/field study course. Instead, at least two other program courses must be taken first to refresh the learner’s knowledge base and skills, and all other prerequisites satisfied before working with clients. Internship is only available to learners within an applicable program or CalSouthern PsyD graduates. Returning CalSouthern PsyD graduates with a degree conferral date twelve months or more prior to the date of application to return for internship must show evidence of clinical practice in the interim before consideration of their application to return for internship.