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Organizational PsychologyApplication and Supplements

MARSHALL GOLDSMITHSCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

MARSHALL GOLDSMITH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

http://mgsm.alliant.edu

Use this application supplement for the following programs:

Master’s Programs:

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA:Los Angeles and San Diego

• Organization Development MA: San Francisco

• Organizational Behavior MA:Fresno

• Organizational Psychology MA: San Francisco

Doctoral Programs:

• Consulting Psychology PhD:San Diego

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology PhDLos Angeles and San Diego

• Organization Development PsyD: Fresno, Sacramento

• Organizational Psychology PhD: San Francisco

• Doctoral Respecialization in Organizational Psychology:Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco

Dual and Joint Programs:

• Dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master ofArts (MA) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology:San Diego

• Dual Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational and ClinicalPsychology PhD: San Diego (Use CSPP application)

• Joint Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior (MAOB) andPhD or PsyD in Clinical or Forensic Psychology: Fresno

• Joint Master of Business Administration MBA and PhD inConsulting Psychology: San Diego

• Joint Master of Business Administration MBA and PhD inIndustrial/Organizational Psychology: San Diego

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Your application will be considered on a rolling admissions basis. Earlyapplications are encouraged so we may better assist you with theadmissions process.

Applicants can check their application status online atwww.alliant.edu/admissions/appstatus.htm.

Application Supplement Components

To complete your application, read all information in this packet,including Admissions Policies and Admissions Requirements, completethe required forms, and return them by the deadline to:

Alliant International UniversityAdmissions Processing Center10455 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131

1. Form A and B: Application and Program SupplementRequired for all applicants. See forms on pages 9 and 12.

2. Non-refundable Application Fee

Required for all applicants: $70 Doctoral, $55 Master’s. If youapplied online, please submit the application fee with yoursupplementary forms. Please make your check or money orderpayable to Alliant International University. A limited number ofapplication fee waivers are available to students with the greatestdemonstrated need. If you would like to request a fee waiver, youmust submit your request in writing with an explanation of yourcurrent financial circumstances and your prior year Federal IncomeTax Form 1040 if one was filed. Please enclose these documents withyour application materials. If you do not submit both the writtenstatement of fee waiver request and the documentation, you will notbe considered for a fee waiver.

3. Transcripts

Required for all applicants. Submit official, sealed, Bachelorawarding transcripts. If Bachelor’s degree is other than Psychology,then submit transcripts in support of additional requirements listedon page 6. If you attend(ed) an institution with pass/fail grades youshould request that the registrar attach any accompanying narrativeevaluations. Form C, Transcript Request, is included on page 13 foryour convenience in ordering your transcripts. Order a complete setof transcripts as soon as you receive this packet. The transcriptsare for Alliant International University and are submitted as part ofyour application material to the Admissions Processing Center. Submitthe application and all supporting material (essay, fees, transcripts) inone envelope. In the event that your school does not issue sealedofficial transcripts to students, you can request that official copies ofyour transcripts be sent directly from the registrar’s office to theAdmissions Processing Center.

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Organizational Psychology DivisionApplication and Supplements

If you have a disability and require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process,please email [email protected], call (866) U-ALLIANT (toll-free in USA) or (800) 735-2929 (CRS)

www.alliant.edu

It is your responsibility to see that transcripts reach theAdmissions Processing Center by the appropriate applicationdeadline. In order to meet the deadline it is often necessary to sendtranscripts on which fall semester grades have not yet been posted. Ifthis is the case, supplementary transcripts should be provided as soonas possible. In cases where registrars are backed up with transcriptrequests or it is very near the application deadline, applicants shouldsubmit photocopies of transcripts in the interim. If we do not receivean official set of transcripts, your application will be consideredincomplete.*International applicants see page 5 for further instructions.

4. GRE Required

5. Form E: GPA Exemption Petition

Required only if any GPA is under 3.0. Alliant InternationalUniversity requires that applicants have an undergraduate andgraduate (if applicable) overall and psychology (if applicable) minimumgrade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If your calculations showthat you have a GPA below 3.0 from any institution in any degreeprogram, or in any other calculated subject or major required by theprogram, you must submit a GPA exemption petition requesting anexemption from this academic requirement. Use the GPA exemptionpetition Form E on page 15. The form allows you to provide astatement of exception or submit additional material that woulddocument your ability to perform in an intensive academicenvironment.

6. Resume/Curriculum Vita

Required for all applicants. Attach an up-to-date resume/curriculumvita to your application materials. Describe each work position youhave held including the name of the organization, job title, workduties, and dates of employment.

7. Essay

Required for all applicants. The essay is an extremely importantpart of the application. See page 7 for essay instructions.

8. Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are required in the following twoinstances:

1. If the courses you are using to fulfill the required subjects (seepage 6) are titled differently from the program’s requirements.Appropriate documentation includes copies of course descriptions,outlines, or syllabi. This information should be submitted when yousubmit your application material.

2. If you are petitioning to receive Credit for Previous Graduate Work,you must submit a detailed coursework portfolio which includescourse outlines, syllabi, or letters from instructors describing specificcourse content for all relevant graduate courses completed. Ifcoursework was taken at more than one institution, indicate the

institution where each course was taken. For more information onCredit for Previous Graduate Work, see page 7.

All coursework used to fulfill requirements for any program must havebeen completed prior to September. All coursework must have beentaken at fully accredited institutions.

9. Form F: TOEFL, TWE

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test ofWritten English (TWE) are required for non-native speakers. Studentswhose native language is not English or who have not earned anundergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. highereducation institution are required to show English proficiency bytaking the TOEFL. Alliant also requires a minimum score of 5 or higheron the TWE. Some programs may require higher scores. To check onthe specific requirements of the academic program to which youare applying, please call 1-866-U-ALLIANT or check the graduateadmissions section of our website, www.alliant.edu/admissions.Please contact TOEFL directly to request an official score report;Alliant’s TOEFL code is 4039.

Please note that academic performance at Alliant may reveal thenecessity for further English language study by any student. TheUniversity reserves the right to make the final determination of astudent’s English proficiency in all cases.

10. Form G: Recommendation Forms

Two are required for all applicants. It is your responsibility to seethat the completed recommendation forms arrive by the applicationdeadline. Give the people you’ve chosen as recommenders theopportunity to begin working on them as soon as you make thedecision to apply.

All recommendations should be submitted on Alliant InternationalUniversity forms. We are interested in quantified information in theareas we ask about on the recommendation forms; therefore genericinformation will not be as supportive of your application as will ourforms. There is a copy of Form G in the back of this applicationpacket on pages 17-18; please make additional copies as necessary.

The recommendations should be from references familiar with yourwork, your academic abilities, or your potential for scholarship andprofessional accomplishment. If you have been out of school forseveral years, please feel free to submit recommendations frompersons who are familiar with you on any level of professionalinvolvement.

11. Dissertation Abstract

Required for Doctoral Respecialization applicants. Applicants tothe Doctoral Respecialization program should submit a copy of theirdissertation abstract with their application material.

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12. Dual and Joint Programs

Required for all Dual and Joint Program applicants. Applicantsmust meet the requirements for both the Organizational Psychologyprogram and the requirements for the dual/joint program. Forinformation about requirement for Alliant’s other schools/centers, visitwww.alliant.edu.

Alliant International UniversityOffices and ContactsPlease consult the Alliant International University Catalog for moredetailed information regarding the University and its policies andprocedures (see http://graduate.alliant.edu). If you have any questionsabout the admissions process, contact the Admissions ProcessingCenter.

Admissions Processing Center10455 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131866-U-ALLIANT (toll-free in USA)fax: [email protected]

Financial Aid

[email protected]

Fresno/Sacramento: Sandra Acuna559-253-2208

Irvine/Mexico City: Jennifer Terrazas949-833-2651, ext. 6018

Los Angeles: 626-284-2777, ext. 3426

San Diego: 858-635-4559

San Francisco: Tracy Babbitt415-955-2152

Alliant International UniversityAdmissions Policies

Review Process

Applications and supporting documents are reviewed by theAdmissions Processing Center for completeness and then sent to eachapplicant’s first-choice campus. The designated faculty member orreview committee examines all applications and decides which ofthose candidates who meet the academic entry requirements shouldbe interviewed. Final admissions decisions are made after the resultsof the interviews have been reviewed.

Incomplete Applications

We are unable to review incomplete files and fees are not refundedunder these circumstances. Alliant International University doesnot guarantee review of applications which are incomplete orcompleted late.

Reapplication

If you have applied to Alliant International University (or CSPP orUSIU) in a prior year you must submit a new application form, fees,and essay. Transcripts, course descriptions, and letters ofrecommendation are usually kept on file for one year and thus neednot be resubmitted if you are applying within one year of submittinga previous application. However, transcripts of any additionalcoursework must be sent to us, and since it is our policy to destroyrecommendations for enrolling students, under some circumstancesthis material is not available in a subsequent year. If you are areapplicant, you are considered for admission on the basis of yournew application.

Applicants may attempt to gain admission to Alliant three times. Theymay apply in three separate years, to three separate specialties ordegree programs, or a combination. Alliant will not accept furtherapplications from individuals who fail to gain admittance after threeattempts.

Notification of Decisions

The reasons for a program’s decision to decline admission are notshared with the applicant. Alliant International University receivesmany more applications which meet our basic requirements thanthere are places available. If you are admitted while continuinggraduate or undergraduate coursework, you are expected to maintainthe standard of academic performance on which your admission isbased until enrollment; failure to do so may void the AcceptanceAgreement. Therefore, if you are admitted you must submittranscripts of all work completed between acceptance and enrollmentprior to fall registration.

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Acceptance and Matriculation Deposit

An applicant to Alliant must sign and return the AcceptanceAgreement and submit a new student deposit to hold a place in theclass. This fee is $600 for doctoral students and $300 for master’sstudents. The Acceptance Agreement and deposit are due two weeksafter the date of the letter of notification.

If a response is not received by the date specified, the place will beoffered to another applicant. Students who decide not to accept anoffer of admission from an Alliant campus are urged to notify thecampus in writing as soon as possible so that their places may beoffered to other applicants.

Fee waivers for all programs (both application and interview fees) areavailable to on-time applicants with demonstrated need on a verylimited basis. Applicants desiring a fee waiver should contact theAdmissions Processing Center well in advance of the applicationdeadline for further information about establishing fee waivereligibility.

International Applicants

Alliant International University welcomes international applicantswhose academic work and English proficiency is of the highest level.All international students must carry a full course load in theirprogram in order to qualify for an I-20 certification. All internationalstudents must submit the documents described under the AdmissionsRequirements section of this supplement on pages 6-8.

In addition to the requirements listed above, Internationalapplicants should submit the following:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and/or the Test ofWritten English (TWE): see item 8 on page 3.

You must submit an evaluation from a foreign educationalcredential evaluation service agency. The evaluation must containthe following:

• degree equivalency to a 4 year bachelor’s degree from anaccredited university

• U.S. semester credit and grade equivalent for each course

• U.S. grade point average

• master level courses/degrees should also be included in theevaluation if applicable

To locate an agency, go to: www.naces.org

• Alliant International Student Financial Certification Form. Thisform must be completed and submitted if you are not a U.S.citizen and have not been classified by the United StatesCitizenship and Immigration Services as a permanent resident. Inaddition, students must provide an original and most currentbank statement showing the required U.S. funds for studying atAlliant. Students accompanied by other family members mustcertify additional U.S. funds per year for each dependent.

• A transfer verification form (if student is presently attending aninstitution in the United States). INS (Immigration andNaturalization Service) regulations require that you maintain afull-time student status while in the U.S. on a student visa.Alliant reserves the right to require further certification offinances or advance payment of tuition and fees from studentswhose funds originate in countries where severe currencyrestrictions exist.

• A copy of student’s passport.

Non-Degree Study

Students registered in non-degree (or non-matriculated) status maynot earn an Alliant International University degree, must register on aspace-available basis, and may not apply more than nine units ofnon-degree status Alliant International University academic worktoward an Alliant International University degree. Some courses arenot available on a non-degree basis.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974, only enrolled students, not non-matriculated applicants, haveaccess to academic records including the application material on fileat Alliant International University. All documents presented foradmission or evaluation of credit become the property of AlliantInternational University and may not be returned to the applicants.Therefore, please keep copies of all the information you submit to us.All material is kept on file for one year; it is not kept on fileindefinitely.

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1. Undergraduate Degree

You must hold or be eligible for an earned baccalaureate degree froma regionally accredited institution prior to entry.

2. General Academic Ability

You must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, both inpsychology and overall or submit a Grade Point Average ExemptionPetition (see pages 3 and 15). Both undergraduate and graduatework will be evaluated.

3. Preparation in Psychology

Applicants to all but the Master’s in Organizational Behavior,Organizational Psychology and Master’s and PsyD in OrganizationalDevelopment must demonstrate knowledge in the basic foundationsof psychology and may do so in one of three ways:

• An earned BA/BS in Psychology or the Behavior Sciences

• A GRE Advanced Psychology subtest score at the 80thpercentile or better

• Coursework completed with a grade of “B” or better in eachof three areas:

1. Introductory Statistics

2. Two undergraduate or graduate courses in the BehavioralSciences or Human Resources

4. Personal and Non-Academic Factors

Non-academic factors are evaluated using:

• Essay (see required topics below)

• Two recommendations

• An interview (required for finalists for admission)

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Admissions RequirementsPlease review these requirements carefully. Although you may not have the required courses at the time of application, required courses must becompleted prior to enrollment.

MAOP - SF;MA, I-O Psychology- LA, SD; MAOB - F;all PhD and PsyD Programs MA Organization Development - SF;

Entry Requirements* (except PsyD in OD, Fresno) MA Organizational Studies - I PsyD OD - F, S

Bachelor’s Degree Required Required Required

Master’s Degree Not required Not required Required in fields of OB, OD, business,management, or a related field, if the degreeis not in a related field, 10 years or more ofsignificantly related work experience may besubstituted.

GPA 3.0 3.0 3.0

Course INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS COURSE IN STATISTICS WITH GRADE OF “B” OR Master’s degree required in fields of(Grade “B” or better) BETTER RECOMMENDED OB, OD, business, management, or aTWO UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE COURSES related field, or, if the degree is not in aIN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES OR HUMAN related field, 10 years or more ofRESOURCES significantly related work experience(Grade “B” or better) may be substituted.

GRE Psychology Subtest Option Not required, but GRE psychology Not required Not requiredsubtest scores in 80th percentile orhigher can substitute for undergraduatecourse requirements.

Personal factors, including essay, Required Required Requiredrecommendations, and an interview

Work Experience Not required Minimum of 3 years of significant Requiredfull-time employment preferably in fieldrelating to organizational behavior

GRE, GMAT, MAT test scores Optional Optional Optional

Legend: F = Fresno I = Irvine LA = Los Angeles MC = Mexico City S = Sacramento SD = San Diego SF = San Francisco

*Joint/Dual applicants must check the requirements for the other school/center.

Essay Topics (for all Programs)

(6–7 pages typed double-spaced, total) Please prepare a personalStatement of Purpose that addresses the following, using separatesections for each part. Please put your name and the page numberon the top of each page.

A. Please describe your career objectives, including your reasonsfor wanting to undertake studies in the particular programyou have selected (i.e., the specific PhD, PsyD, or Master’sprogram to which you are applying). Please also discuss whyyou are attracted to studying in the Marshall GoldsmithSchool of Management at Alliant International University.

B. Write a brief autobiographical sketch, highlighting thoseexperiences most relevant to your interest in organizationalpsychology, organizational behavior, or OD.

C. Although we recognize that your specific areas of study maychange over the course of your training, in responding topart “C,” please describe a research or applied organizationalproblem that you might like to explore in your studies atAlliant International University. Please be as specific aspossible. This essay should demonstrate your knowledge oforganizational psychology or organizational behavior andhow multi-cultural and/or international issues play a role inthe project or research you describe. Also, as relevant, pleasedemonstrate in this section your knowledge of contemporaryissues and current research in the field. Use the essay toshow your understanding of research methods, theapplication of theory and scholarship to applied problems,and your ability to integrate the professional literature withyour own perspectives on the issues.

Note for Doctoral Respecialization Applicants:Please answer sections A, B (understanding that you are applying as arespecialization candidate rather than PsyD or PhD per se). Instead ofquestion C, submit a copy of your dissertation abstract.

Interviews

Finalists for admission to all programs are required to be interviewed.In a few rare cases, Alliant International University uses telephoneinterviews, especially in cases where applicants live outside NorthAmerica (the United States, Canada, and Mexico). The cost of theseinterviews is borne by the applicant.

The majority of the program interviews are held at AlliantInternational University beginning in December and continuingthrough April.

Those programs with later application deadlines have appropriateinterview dates 2–4 weeks after the program deadlines, so it isimportant that your application packet be completed as close to thedeadline as possible.

Entry Level and Credit for Previous Graduate Work

Entry at the graduate level means you are enrolling in the basiccurriculum as outlined by the program. Almost all students enter atthis level. All applicants must meet the graduate entry levelrequirements. If, in addition to meeting the graduate entry levelrequirements, you also have graduate work or a master’s degree inpsychology or a closely related field, you may be able to receive creditfor a limited number of graduate units to be used as transfer creditor challenged for the first and second years of the program providedequivalency criteria are met. Not all programs offer this advancedcredit option. Coursework must have been taken at the graduatelevel at an accredited institution with a minimum grade point averageof 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Acceptance of transfer/waiver credits is basedupon rigorous demonstration by the applicant of course content andachievement of professional competencies. Some credits may begranted upon admission based on your application information.Other credits may be granted on a case-by-case evaluation done bythe program dean/director. For more information on waiver ofprogram requirements or non-core courses, contact the campusAdmissions Office. If you wish to make these comparisons on apreliminary basis, you may consult the course descriptions in theAlliant International University catalog. Final decisions regardingequivalency are made by each campus and based on course contentas well as on course title.

It is unlikely that receiving credit for previous graduate work willsignificantly decrease the duration of your program. After receivingtransfer credit, students usually enroll in fewer units per term andinstead have time for scholarly or research contributions or part-timeemployment. Programs will grant up to nine units toward the MAand up to 30 units toward the doctoral programs.

An applicant’s academic preparation and coursework equivalency,both undergraduate and graduate, will be evaluated by the campusadmissions committee.

Doctoral Respecialization

Organizational doctoral respecialization is available at the Fresno,Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco campuses. If you plan toapply to the doctoral respecialization program, you must hold anearned doctorate from an accredited institution in psychology or arelated field.

Your academic and professional experience are evaluated by thecampus on the basis of its curriculum requirements, and, if admitted,your program is designed to fulfill those requirements. Usually theprogram is completed in one to three years. Further information isavailable from the campus Admissions Office.

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Other Organizational Program Informationand Reminders

Dual Programs

Applicants to the Dual Clinical/Industrial-Organizational programprogram should use the Clinical Psychology application packet toapply, read all the material on the programs, and understand thecommitments required by the dual programs.

Full-time/Part-time Status

Students enrolled during the fall and spring semesters are consideredto be full-time if they are enrolled in 8 or more units per term. Thoseenrolled in a summer session are considered to be full-time if theyare taking 4 or more units per term. Students taking less than theseamounts are considered part-time.

Full-time status is required in two instances:

1) To be eligible to receive Alliant International UniversityScholarship and Federal Perkins Loans

2) To be eligible to attend on a student visa. Thus, internationalstudents should work closely with Alliant InternationalUniversity staff to make sure they are enrolled for therequisite number of units in order to meet Department ofImmigration requirements.

The master’s program in organizational psychology and the PsyD,PhD, and doctoral respecialization programs are usually taken on afull-time or extended degree basis. Very few students are enrolled ona half-time or less basis.

Students wishing to attend the Los Angeles PhD program on a part-time basis should include a statement regarding reasons forrequesting part-time study.

Accelerated Options

The part-time master’s program in organization behavior ororganization studies is available on an accelerated basis which maydecrease the time to complete the program by up to a year. Requestsfor accelerated programs should be negotiated with the programdirector.

Resume/Curriculum Vita

All applicants are asked to include a current curriculum vita orresume.

Additional Requirements forInternational Students• You must submit an evaluation from a foreign educational

credential evaluation service agency. See page 5 for

requirements.

• English proficiency must be evidenced by TOEFL results and TWE(see page 3).

• The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization requiresthat if you are a student who is not a United States citizen orpermanent resident, you must verify your ability to pay yourexpenses during your stay in the U.S. by submission of this form.The Alliant Admissions and Financial Aid Offices will furnish thisform upon request. Alliant International University will not issue theI-20 Certification of Eligibility until this certification has beensubmitted.

Please note: International applicants must submit applicationmaterials via regular postal service or express mail by the appropriatepostmark deadlines. However, because individuals living outside theUnited States often experience difficulty with application materialsarriving in a timely manner, if you are an international applicant whoreceives a postcard requesting missing documents, you may fax thosematerials to the Admissions Processing Center at (858) 635-4555 inorder to expedite the application process. Applicants are still requiredto submit original materials, as materials which are faxed will not beconsidered official documents. If you are an international student andyou have a fax number, please submit that number with yourapplication in the event that we need to contact you quickly. (Wealso urge all students to obtain e-mail to expedite the applicationprocess.)

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FORM AAPPLICATION

Admissions Processing Center10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131

(866) U-ALLIANT (toll-free in USA), (800) 735-2929 (CRS), FAX (858) 635-4555, [email protected]

Complete both sides of this supplement. Please provide the following information:

Personal Information (All Applicants)

Family Name/Surname First Middle Initial

Other Last Name(s) Used, If Any Home Phone

Mailing Address City State

Zip/Postal Code Country Primary E-mail Address

Work Phone Fax Number Other E-mail Address

Permanent Address City State

Zip/Postal Code Country Phone Number

Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) Country of Birth Country of Citizenship

Social Security Number Country/State of Residence Permanent U.S. Resident?

Employer Address

City State/Country Zip/Postal Code

Enrollment Information (All Applicants)Check the campus location you wish to attend. If applying to more than one, rank #1, #2, etc.

_____ Fresno _____ Los Angeles _____ Sacramento _____ San Diego _____ San Francisco

Program or Degree Applying For: Please indicate below which degree program (required) and/or one concentration (if any) you are interested in.Campus

Legend: F = Fresno LA = Los Angeles S = Sacramento SD = San Diego SF = San Francisco Bay Area

Term you are applying for. � Fall � Spring Year you are applying for. 20 ________

Have you previously applied to Alliant, CSPP, or USIU? � Yes � No If yes, list which year and term. ______________________________________________

Have you previously attended Alliant, CSPP, or USIU? � Yes � No If yes, list previous ID number.if known.____________________________________

How did you hear about Alliant? � Alliant Student � Alliant Applicant � Alumnus/Alumna � Alliant Faculty � Other Faculty� Internet Search � Newspaper Ad � Magazine Ad � Radio� TV � Alliant Mailing � Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________

If you were referred by someone, please list their name (organization and title if appropriate), email and phone so we can thank them.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

� Yes � No

Master’s Programs:

� Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MAIO) LA, SD� Organization Development (MAOD) SF� Organizational Behavior (MAOB) F� Organizational Psychology (MAOP) SF

Doctoral Programs:

� Consulting Psychology (PhD) SD� Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PhD) LA, SD� Organization Development (PsyD) F, S

� Organizational Psychology (PhD) SF� Doctoral Respecialization in Organizational

Psychology LA, SD, SF

Dual and Joint Programs:

� Dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) andMaster of Arts (MA) in Industrial-OrganizationalPsychology SD

� Dual Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational andClinical Psychology (PhD) SD

� Joint Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior(MAOB) and PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology F

� Joint Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior(MAOB) and PhD/PsyD in Forensic Psychology F

� Joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) andConsulting Psychology (PhD) SD

� Joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) andIndustrial/Organizational Psychology (PhD) SD

For Alliant use only

Name ID#:

Organizational Psychology Division

� Mr.� Ms.

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Education (All Applicants)Please list all colleges and universities attended in the following section. Attach an extra page if necessary.

List the Month/Year you have taken (or will take) the following test(s), and score if known. Test scores should be reported directly to Alliant from the testing service.

Mo/Yr Score Mo/Yr Score Mo/Yr Score

International Students – Visa Status

Visa Type

Immigration Admission Number or Alien Registration Number Institution You Are Authorized to Attend or Are Transferring From

Name on Passport of Family Member Coming with You to Alliant Date of Birth Relationship Country of Birth

Name on Passport of Family Member Coming with You to Alliant Date of Birth Relationship Country of Birth

Statistical Information (Optional)

This information will be used for statistical purposes only and will in no way affect the admission decision. Completion of this section is not mandatory,however, the data collected will help the University determine needs in planning and obtaining funding for grants and scholarships. Providing this information isappreciated.

Ethnic background: (for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents only) � American Indian, Eskimo or Hawaiian Native � African American/Black

� White/Caucasian � Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander � Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, Puerto Rican � Other _____________________________________________

Military Status: Have you ever served in the United States Military? � Yes � No Will you be seeking financial aid? � Yes � No

Disabilities, if any (optional) ___________________________________________________ Note: If you have a disability and you will need accommodation related to your disability

during your program, please contact the Student Affairs Office after you are accepted, if you plan to enroll.

Please list the top three colleges and universities to which you are applying. If Alliant is among them, please list.

1. 2. 3.

(All Applicants)

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (other than a traffic violation)? � Yes � No

If yes, please attach a statement of explanation specifying the date of conviction, offense and disposition. Please note that a conviction will not necessarilydisqualify an applicant from acceptance, but may prevent or delay some forms of licesnsure.

I hereby certify the information given in this application is correct and complete and to the best of my knowledge, and hereby give my permission to theAdmissions Committee to obtain any verification deemed necessary to process my application. I further certify that I will arrange for the forwarding ofofficial transcripts and other documents as requested in the application instructions. I will include with this application the nonrefundable application fee.I understand that all submitted documents become the property of the University and will not be forwarded to another institution nor returned to me.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature (Required) Date

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:Falsification of the application and/or supporting credentials will be grounds for immediate refusal of an application and/or dismissal from the University.

ETS CodeFor Office Use Only

College/University LocationCity/State/Zip/Country

Attendance DatesMo/Yr to Mo/Yr Major Certificate or Degree

and Mo/Yr Awarded GPA

to

to

to

� F-1 � F-2 � J1 � J2 � B1 � B2 � Other

GRE (Optional) TOEFL (� paper-based/� computer-based//� internet-based) TWE

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FORM BPROGRAM SUPPLEMENT



Complete both sides of this supplement. Please provide the following information:

Legal Name (Last, First, Middle) Social Security Number

Other Names on Transcripts and Records

� On what basis do you plan to attend? � Full-Time � Moderated/Extended Degree � Part-Time

(Los Angeles applicants must submit a statement explaining reasons for part-time study)

� If you would like to be considered for an advanced entry level, please check the appropriate box:� Credit for Previous Graduate Work � Doctoral Respecialization

For doctoral program applicants and applicants to the full-time Organizational Psychology master’s Programs:� How are you meeting the Graduate Entry Level Requirements? (Check one. If you choose the third option, fill in the boxes below as appropriate):

� I will have a BA/BS in psychology prior to beginning the program. (A master’s degree will not meet this requirement.)

� I will be submitting my Advanced Psychology GRE subtest with a score in the 80th percentile or better.

� I am taking the coursework option and am supplying the following information on courses which will be completed prior to beginning the program:

Course Level GradeRequired Course Title Equivalent Course Title Institution Dept. and Course No. (Undergrad/Grad) Earned Term and Year

Introductory Statistics

Introduction to Psychology or otherHuman Resources or BehavioralScience Courses

Use additional pages if necessary, and attach them to this form


Name ID#:

Organizational Psychology Division

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For all applicants:

� Recommendations: Two recommendations are required; use Form G; make copies as needed. Write the names and addresses of recommenders below:

1)Name Phone

Street Address City State Zip

2)Name Phone

Street Address City State Zip Date

Submit all the information above to Alliant Admissions Processing Center, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131.

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FORM CREQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT FOR ADMISSION OR TRANSFER TO ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

SEND THIS FORM TO ALL INSTITUTIONS YOU HAVE ATTENDED.DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

FROM:

Last Name First Middle

Attended From To Degree Awarded

Name on Transcript if Different From Above Phone Number

Social Security Number ID Number (if any) Date of Birth


Attn: Academic Transcript Request

College/University Location/Campus/Division

Street Address City State Zip Country

FORM CREQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT FOR ADMISSION OR TRANSFER TO ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

SEND THIS FORM TO ALL INSTITUTIONS YOU HAVE ATTENDED.DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

FROM:

Last Name First Middle

Attended From To Degree Awarded

Name on Transcript if Different From Above Phone Number

Social Security Number ID Number (if any) Date of Birth


Attn: Academic Transcript Request

College/University Location/Campus/Division

Street Address City State Zip Country

Attention Registrar’s Office

Please process this request within two(2) weeks. If you encounter anydifficulties in processing, please contactthe Alliant Admissions Processing Officeat

(866) U-ALLIANT (toll-free in USA)[email protected]

Please send one (1) official academictranscript to:

College/University or Student Name

Street Address

City

State Zip

Student Authorization Signature

Attention Registrar’s Office

Please process this request within two(2) weeks. If you encounter anydifficulties in processing, please contactthe Alliant Admissions Processing Officeat

(866) U-ALLIANT (toll-free in USA)[email protected]

Please send one (1) official academictranscript to:

College/University or Student Name

Street Address

City

State Zip

Student Authorization Signature

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FORM EGRADE POINT AVERAGE EXEMPTION PETITION



Applicant Name Social Security Number

Alliant International University requires that applicants have an undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) overall and psychology (if applicable)minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Refer to the program specific section to see which GPA calculations apply to your application.You must submit the GPA exemption form if your GPA is below 3.0 in any one of the categories described.

This form allows you to provide a statement of exception, or submit additional material that would document your ability to perform in anintensive academic environment.

With the form you must submit one of the following:

� A brief statement discussing past special academic or personal circumstances explaining academic performance below 3.0

� Official copies of standardized test scores (GRE, MAT) supporting academic ability (strongly recommended)

� A list of scholarly publications supporting past academic/intellectual achievement

Please check the item above which you will be submitting.

If you choose to submit the statement please begin it below. If you choose to submit the supporting publication material, please attach it to thisform. If you choose to submit official GRE or other test scores, please indicate below when we should expect to receive them.

Please use additional pages if necessary.

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Name ID#:

Graduate Programs

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FORM FTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)TWE (Test of Written English)




Alliant International University’s programs are very demanding and the school attempts to ensure that students have an adequate level of Englishproficiency to enter the program. Applicants whose native language is not English or who have not earned an undergraduate or graduate degreefrom an American University are required to show English proficiency and must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)given by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the Test of Written English (TWE).

Please complete one of the items below:

� I have taken/plan to take the TOEFL on __________________________________________ and will have ETS forward a copy of the official test result directlydate

to Alliant International University.

� I have taken/plan to take the TWE on __________________________________________ and will have ETS forward a copy of the official test result directlydate

to Alliant International University.

Signature Date

� I am requesting exemption from the TOEFL requirement. Please list reasons below.

� I am requesting exemption from the TWE requirement. Please list reasons below.

Please use additional pages if necessary.

For Alliant Use Only ________________________________________________________________TOEFL/TWE Authorization Waiver

TOEFL Score (Paper) ______________________________________________ (Computer) ___________________________________________________ (Internet) _____________________

TWE Score ______________________________________________________________ � Waiver Approved � Waiver Denied

Authorized Signature Date


Name ID#:

Graduate Programs

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FORM GRECOMMENDATION FOR APPLICANT ADMISSION




Person Writing Recommendation

To Person Making Evaluation:The person whose name appears above has made application for graduate study at Alliant International University. We would greatly appreciateyour candid appraisal of the applicant.

As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student may either elect to waive or not waive the privilege of viewing thisrecommendation form. If the student has not waived that right in the section below, you should consider this form to be non-confidential.

Please feel free to attach a letter or additional page on your letterhead, but please also complete the reverse side of this form.

NOTE: Please mail this form directly to: Alliant International University, Admissions Processing Center, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131

Instruction To Applicant:

Please copy this form and distribute it to those providing recommendations for you.

Complete the information above and below and give this form to an appropriate person who is familiar with your work performance, youreducational abilities, or your potential for productive scholarship and professional accomplishment.

Waiver Section: Do not detach

Check one of the following statements:

� I waive the right provided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) to view this letter of recommendation in my file atAlliant International University.*

� I do not wish to waive this right. Rather, I wish to retain the right to view this letter in my file at Alliant International University.*

Signature of Applicant Typed Name of Applicant

Typed Name of Recommender

(In compliance with the California Educational Code, all offices receiving letters of recommendation to be used for admissions purposes must detach the waiver information, whether confidential ornon-confidential, and such offices must retain this information separate from the applicant’s file. It must not be revealed to the Admissions Committee whether the letters were submitted in confidence.) Alladmissions documents become the property of Alliant International University once submitted. Enrolled students have the right to view these documents unless that right has been specifically waived.

* Recommendations are used for admissions purposes and are usually destroyed after application decisions have been made. Under thesecircumstances, recommendations would not be retained in your student file.


Name ID#:

Graduate Programs

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1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. Please assess by a checkmark the applicant relative to other employees or students whom you have known in a similar capacity.

Outstanding Superior Good Fair Poor Unabletop 2% top 10% top third middle third bottom third to judge*

Intellectual ability

Industry/motivation/initiative

Emotional maturity

Judgement

Creativity/originality/resourcefulness

Ability to work with others

Ability to organize

Effectiveness in oral communication

Effectiveness in written communication

Academic preparation/knowledge of field

Independence of thought

Perseverance

Sensitivity to diversity

*If unable to judge, please clarify

3. Please list any unique/special qualities or skills, or any other qualifications that you think make this individual a viable candidate for the graduateprogram/degree to which s/he is applying.

4. What are the applicant’s primary strengths and weaknesses? Please describe instances or accomplishments which demonstrate them.

5. Comment on the applicant’s competency in his/her area of specialization (technical knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, andcreativity) and his/her potential for achievement.

6. What is your overall recommendation?

� Strongly recommend � Recommend

� Recommend with some reservation (please explain) __________________________________________________________________________________________

� Do not recommend (please explain) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Applicant

Signature of Recommender

Name of Recommender (Please Print) Position/Title

Institution/Organization Telephone Number

Business Address E-mail Address

(please do not write below this line)

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AccreditationAll locations of Alliant International University are accredited by theAccrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutionalaccrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.The Commission can be contacted at: Western Association of Schoolsand Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501,(510) 748-9001.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approvescredential programs offered by Alliant’s Graduate School of Education.The Commission can be reached at: www.ctc.ca.gov or 1900 CapitolAve., Sacramento, CA 95814, (888) 921-2682.

The PhD and PsyD clinical psychology programs located on theFresno/Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Franciscocampuses are all separately accredited by the American PsychologicalAssociation (APA). The PhD programs have been accredited at eachcampus since the 1980s and the PsyD programs, which wereinstituted later, all received accreditation in the 1990s and Sacramentoin 2002. The PsyD program in clinical psychology that existed at USIUin San Diego was not APA-accredited. Questions regarding theaccreditation status of a clinical psychology program attended by anAlliant student or graduate should be directed to the UniversityRegistrar. The address of the APA Committee on Accreditation is750 First St., N.E. Washington, DC 20002, (202) 336-5970.

The Commission on Accreditation accredits the Marital and FamilyTherapy programs at San Diego for Marriage and Family TherapyEducation (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage andFamily Therapy (AAMFT). The AAMFT’s address is 1133 15th St., NW,Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710, (202) 452-0109.

Non-Discrimination PolicyAlliant International University prohibits discrimination in employmentand in its educational programs and activities, including admission oraccess thereto, on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed,religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity or associational preference.The University will conduct its programs, services and activitiesconsistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulationsand orders.

This policy is governed by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the EducationAmendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the AgeDiscrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing thesestatutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University has implemented grievance proceduresconcerning cases of alleged discrimination, including those of allegedsexual harassment, for faculty, staff and students. It is the policy ofthe University that harassment on the basis of sex among employeesconstitutes an impermissible employment practice, which is subject todisciplinary action and shall not be tolerated. Sexual harassmentinvolving students and University personnel or among students isequally impermissible and shall not be tolerated. The University iscommitted to providing an environment to study free of sexualharassment. Grievances or complaints that are based on one of theseareas needs to be reported to the Chief Human Resources Officer,Denise Hanson, at [email protected]. This information is located onAlliant’s website at www.alliant.edu.

Consumer InformationAlliant International University annually publishes information about itspolicies on the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on campus, crimestatistics on campus including sex crimes and school policies regardingsexual and other forms of harassment. This information is publishedand distributed annually to all students and employees and is locatedon Alliant’s website at www.alliant.edu.

Information Subject to Change Without NoticeThe requirements, programs, course offerings, fees, policies, and allother subjects covered in this publication may be changed withoutnotice. Users of this publication should contact Alliant InternationalUniversity representatives to learn the current status of matterscovered herein. Alliant International University assumes noresponsibility for any damages that may be claimed to have resultedfrom such changes.

www.alliant.eduAlliant International University is an equal opportunity employer and educator.

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