Program Overview

School Psychology Program

The School Psychology program offers a Doctoral degree with a PhD in School Psychology, denoted by the major code EDSP.

Program Overview

• The program is available for admission in the Fall term, with a deadline of December 16, 2025.
• Fall Graduate School Fellowships are also available, with a recommended deadline of December 16, 2025.

Admission Requirements

• Test Requirements: The GRE is optional. Please see the Test Requirements section under Other Requirements for more information.
• Letters of Recommendation: 3 letters are required from people who know the applicant well academically and/or professionally.
• International Applicants Only: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old) is required.

Other Requirements

• In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation from people who know them well academically and/or professionally. At least one of the three letters should be from someone qualified to assess a candidate’s academic ability/potential.
  • Transcripts: Transcripts from all post-secondary education are required to be uploaded in the application.
  • Test Requirements: Beginning in Fall 2023, the PhD in School Psychology program no longer requires the GRE to apply. Applicants must demonstrate adequate quantitative, analytic, and writing aptitude to be admitted.
  • Statement of Purpose: Provide a written statement of your goals and objectives for advanced graduate study.
  • Interviews: Applicants who are considered to be finalists for admission to the program will be asked to complete an interview with the faculty.
  • Incomplete Applications: All application materials must be received by the application deadline. Applications that are incomplete after the deadline will NOT be reviewed for admission.

Funding

• Funding is available but not guaranteed in the form of Teaching Assistant (T.A.) positions and Research Assistant (R.A.) positions.
• T.A. and R.A. positions typically include tuition waivers (both in-state and out-of-state), health insurance, and a monthly or bi-weekly stipend.