Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology

Ph.D. Application Questionnaire (2027-2028 Academic Year)

Section 1: Applicant Information
Section 2: Primary Area of Study

Although the department offers a Clinical/Counseling Program and a School Psychology Program, all applicants must apply to one primary area. What primary area are you applying to? (Choose one)

Section 3: Faculty Mentor Selection

Because we adhere to a mentor model of advising, it is important that you only select faculty members within your chosen emphasis area with whom your interests are compatible. Select your proposed mentor(s) below.

Counseling
Clinical
School PhD
School MEd
Section 4: Applicant Statement & Research Interests

Briefly summarize the specific research area(s) you intend to pursue and how your interests align with the mentor(s) selected above. (Max 1500 characters)

Explain why you are choosing the UC Santa Barbara CCSP department and why your background makes you a strong fit for your selected emphasis and advisor model. (Max 1500 characters)

Section 5: Applicant Confirmation & Electronic Signature

Clicking this will validate your required fields and open a clean, printable copy of your application questionnaire.