Integrate the Art and Science of Mental Skills Training

Masters of Arts

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution is required to apply to our graduate programs. Other requirements include: 

1. A Completed Application — Apply now!
2. Official Transcript(s)
   Official transcript of coursework from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican here.
3. GPA of 3.0
   A GPA of 3.0 is required for the last 60 units of graded undergraduate or graduate coursework. Consideration will be given to applicants with a GPA below 3.0 upon the discretion of the Department Chair.
4. Resume
5. Statement of Purpose or Intent
   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 do you wish to become a Dominican University of California student (if you’re already a DUC student then please state how the values of the university have 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 or Certificate?
      
6. Letters of Recommendation
   2 letters of recommendation from previous professors or work supervisors (academic references preferred).
7. Personal Interview
   Interview with Department Chair or Assistant Director.
8. International Applicants
   International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.

Certificate

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution is required to apply to our program. Other requirements include: 

1. A Completed Application — Apply now!
2. Official Transcript(s)
   Official transcript of coursework from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican here.
3. GPA of 3.0
   A GPA of 3.0 is required for the last 60 units of graded undergraduate or graduate coursework. Consideration will be given to applicants with a GPA below 3.0 upon the discretion of the Department Chair.
4. Statement of Purpose or Intent
   A brief essay (500 words) describing professional and/or personal goals for obtaining our certificate.
5. Personal Interview
   Interview with Department Chair or Assistant Director.
6. International Applicants
   International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.

Masters of Arts

There are many arenas that successful alumni go into.  Graduates can go onto apply for certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Areas that graduates continue in include:

• Athletic environments
• eSports
• Business settings
• The military
• Performing arts
• Private Practice
• Academia
• Continuation onto a PhD or PsyD for clinical training

Certificate

Do you want to obtain a CMPC certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)? If so, completing the Sport and Performance Psychology certificate program can help. Once you’re certified, you can help clients optimize cognitive performance for personal development or enjoyment in physically active industries like the military, sports or performing arts.

Having a CMPC certification ensures you meet the highest standards of professional practice, including completing education and work requirements, passing their exam, and agreeing to follow ethical principles and standards. When qualified psychologists and therapists complete the Certificate in Sport and Performance Psychology, they would have many of the course requirements that align with the requirements of the CMPC certification. Supervised field experience hours can also be added to the Certificate.