Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

  1. Completed admission application and application fee.
  2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
    1. An undergraduate major in psychology, education, or closely related field is required. Applicants without prior teaching, counseling, or experience in education are strongly encouraged to have at least one year of volunteer or paid experience working with children or adolescents,
  3. A Statement of purpose that addresses the following points: your reasons for entering the school psychology profession and any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study. Include a clear discussion of your perspective on the role, relevance, and implications of cultural competence in the field of school psychology. Your statement should be approximately 1,500-words in length, type written, and double spaced.
  4. Two letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate's ability to succeed in graduate school and the potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment upon the candidate's academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.
  5. Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent).
  6. Resume
  7. Current TB Clearance.
  8. Certificate of Clearance.

Following receipt and review of all application materials, an interview is required for candidates being considered for admission.