Admissions Process and Application: Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program
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2023 Deadline Information:
Applications are due by June 15 and supplemental materials are due by June 30, 2023
The application fee is waived for those who submit application by May 15, 2023.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. Once an application is received, suitability is determined by the Admissions Committee to determine if the applicant is eligible for psychoanalytic training. Required documents for review include: a completed application, verified academic transcripts, licensures, and insurance coverage and letters of reference. Applicants must also agree to become a member of the American Psychoanalytic Association. (APsA).
Three interviews are conducted with each applicant, two personal interviews and one clinical interview. The applicants must then be approved following a vote by two committees, the Admissions Committee and the Education Committee comprised of the Dean(s) and Institute sub-committee Chairs.
It is important to note that NCP does not receive any federal aid and does not participate in any federal loan programs to finance the tuition of students at NCP.
NCP does not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender/gender identification, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarship programs. In accordance with California and federal law, NCP has a policy of nondiscrimination for persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for training. NCP makes a significant effort to attract diverse students and retain them regardless of their ability to pay the full cost of the program. For those who demonstrate financial need, NCP offers tuition waivers and scholarships. An application for financial assistance can be made once the Clinical Associate is accepted for training.