In the first three years, students complete an accelerated undergraduate curriculum to complete all required coursework for either a BA or BS in Psychology or Kinesiology.
Declaration of Interest and ASPP Program Admission Process
Students interested in the accelerated Bachelor's degree to ASPP program should declare their intent to apply to the program (via their psychology/kinesiology advisor) in their second undergraduate year at the latest and attend an ASPP information session to learn about program requirements and the application process.
Application to the ASPP Program
Students apply for progression into the professional ASPP program in the beginning of the second semester of their third year. All ASPP admission requirements must be met and application materials must be submitted. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.
Starting ASPP Coursework
In their fourth undergraduate year, accelerated students begin ASPP coursework, completing the first year of the two-year (full-time) ASPP program as an undergraduate student.
| Timeline | Tuition Rate Per Unit | Number of Units | Format and Length |
Declare interest by the first semester of their second year. Apply during the beginning of the second semester of their third year. | View Tuition and Financial Aid Information for details. | 124 Undergraduate units (minimum) + 21 Graduate units | In-person, San Rafael campus 5 years (4 Undergraduate + 1 Graduate) |
Admissions and Aid
- Unofficial transcript from current undergraduate program.
GPA
3.0 GPA is required for the last 60 units of graded undergraduate coursework. Consideration will be given to applicants with a GPA below 3.0 upon the discretion of the Program Director.Two letters of recommendation
2 letters of recommendation ideally from current professors who can attest to the applicant's readiness for graduate-level work.Personal Statement
- A brief essay (minimum 500 words, 2 pages maximum) describing professional and/or personal goals for obtaining a graduate degree.
- Cover any relevant performance background you have had.
- Why do you wish to be considered as an applicant to the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology Program?
- Why did you wish to become a Dominican University of California student and how have the values of the university influenced your choice to stay here)?
- If you had challenges in your undergraduate studies, please address those.
- What do you hope to do with this degree in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology?
Resume
Interview
- Declare Intent: Meet with a psychology or kinesiology advisor to discuss eligibility and track your progress. Complete by the first semester of your undergraduate second year.
- Apply: Submit your application and materials in the second semester of your undergraduate junior year.
- Interview: Qualified applicants will be invited for an admissions interview with the program director or assistant director.
- Begin Graduate Level Coursework: Accepted students begin ASPP coursework in their undergraduate senior year.
If the number of eligible applicants exceeds available seats in the program, admission will be determined based on the department’s admission criteria. Current Dominican University of California students who are not admitted may request to be placed on a waitlist. If space becomes available, students will be admitted from the waitlist.
A degree from a top-ranked, private university like Dominican is deliberately affordable and accessible! More than 99 percent of our first-year incoming students receive significant financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships as well as state and federal aid.
Learn about tuition per unit, additional fees and total undergraduate and graduate tuition.
Degrees Offered
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