GPA in PsyD Program

[PsyDCurious]

What would be considered an acceptable GPA in a PsyD program? I understand a 4.0 is something to strive for, but considering I am working in the mental health field currently as a therapist and administering psych assessments at an inpatient hospital aside from classes, it would ease my mind as I am about to prepare for internship applications. 

[JoePianist]

I mean, anything below a "B" in a class at an upper-tier Psychology graduate program is considered as failing the course. A 3.0 GPA average is fine as long as you haven't completely bombed any classes 

[PsyDCurious]

Thanks, JoePianist. I don't have anything below a "B", but I do have a couple of those... My GPA is in the 3.7 range. Hoping to bring it up, as I have two more years in the program.

[cafec0nleche]

Your GPA sounds fine. It's more about hours for PsyD's when applying for internship than GPA... unless your GPA is below a 3.4...which it isn't... also depends on how high ranking your program is and your match rate.

Edited April 28, 2017 by cafec0nleche

[PsyDCurious]

Thanks cafec0nleche. You're right and even I know those things are just as important. It's just discouraging considering how competitive the process is and I start to worry when others in my cohort beginning discussing theirs. I appreciate the feedback though!