Admission Requirements and Deadlines
School Psychology,
EDM
Deadline
Fall: January 2 Application Type: Applications are evaluated together, after the deadline has passed.
Letters of reference Number Required:3From whom: Anyone familiar with the applicant’s competence may write a letter. Preference is given to letters from college or university faculty members.
Statement
of Goals:
The applicant should indicate his or her goals and objectives in obtaining a master’s degree and Certification as a School Psychologist. This statement is evaluated against the program’s mission. A typical goal statement contains the following items: the student’s reason for seeking a Certification with a specific focus on the career to which the student aspires; the student’s research and practice interests; academic and job related experiences relevant to the program. A typical goal statement is 2 to 3 pages in length.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE is required. While there is no specific range, it is generally expected that the scores will be no less that 500 in each of the areas.The GRE Subject Exam is required. in Psychology. Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test.
Interview:
Applicants who are considered qualified after an evaluation of their application materials are called in for an interview. A member of the admission committee coordinates the interviews. Interviews are a combination of group and individual interviews. Advanced graduate students participate in the interview process.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Writing Sample:
A writing sample must be supplied if the applicant is called for an interview.
Other:
Background
Experience Required
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Transfer Credit
Courses may be transferred as long as they were taken less than 5 years prior to matriculation and are relevant to the program requirements. The academic advisor makes the decision about the relevance of the course to be transferred.
The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6
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