CSPP education and training outcomes
The following CSPP education and training outcomes are provided for prospective applicants to learn as much as possible about our program in order to make informed choices.
1. Time to completion
| Time to completion for graduates in 2005-2011 | Students who began with an M.A. | Students who began with a B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students completing | 41 | 2 |
| Mean time to completion (median) | 6.0 years | 9.3 years |
| Completion in fewer than five years | 5 (12.3%) students | 0 (0%) students |
| Completion in five years | 9 (24.4%) students | 0 (0%) students |
| Completion in six years | 13 (31.7%) students | 1 (50%) students |
| Completion in seven years | 6 (14.6%) students | 0 (0%) students |
| Completion in more than seven years | 7 (17.0%) students | 1 (50%) students |
2. Program costs
The costs of attending the University of Minnesota per year are as follows:
| Program costs 2010-2011 |
Resident of Minnesota | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time tuition | $14,012.00 | $21,466.00 |
| Tuition per credit | $1,167.67 | $1,788.84 |
| Mandatory fees | $365.90 | $365.90 |
All incoming doctoral students for fall 2009 who entered with an M.A. received funding in the form of a graduate assistantship or fellowship. This included a tuition waiver and a stipend. Students with assistantships and fellowships pay only the mandatory student fees.
| Percentage of first year students with full funding, 2011 | Number with assistantships | Number with fellowships |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 6 (83.4%) | 1 (16.6%) |
3. Internships
CSPP students have an extremely solid record of competing successfully for pre-doctoral internship positions. Students who are unsuccessful are typically faced with personal/family situations that restrict them to apply only locally. Students who had to reapply were all (100%) offered positions the second year they applied.
| Internship outcomes | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Past 7 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students who applied for internships | 5 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 42 |
| Number of students who obtained internships | 5 (100%) |
6 (100%) |
8 (100%) |
3 (100%) |
8 (100%) |
3 (100%) |
8 (88.8%) |
41 (97.4%) |
| Number of students who obtained paid internships | 5 (100%) |
6 (100%) |
7 (87.5%) |
3 (100%) |
8 (100%) |
3 (100%) |
8 (88.8%) |
40 (95.24%) |
| Number of students who obtained APPIC member internships | 5 (100%) |
6 (100%) |
6 (75%) |
3 (100%) |
7 (87.5%) |
3 (100%) |
8 (88.8%) |
38 (90.4%) |
| Number of students who obtained APA accredited internships | 5 (100%) |
6 (100%) |
5 (62.5%) |
3 (100%) |
7 (87.5%) |
2 (66.7%) |
8 (88.8%) |
36 (85.7%) |
| Number of students who obtained two year half-time internships | 0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
| Number of students who obtained internships conforming to CDSPP guidelines | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
4. Attrition
| Year entering program | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Enrolled | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
| # Graduated with Ph.D. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| # currently enrolled | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| # no longer enrolled* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
* All (100%) students who are no longer enrolled left for personal reasons.
5. Licensure
| Licensure for Graduates (1999-2007) | |
|---|---|
| Licensed | 32 (72.7%) |
| Not Licensed* | 10 (22.7%) |
| Licensure Status Unknown | 2 (4.5%) |
*Graduates who are not licensed include international students who have returned to their country of origin and some who are pursuing academic/scientific careers.