Educational Psychology Ph.D.

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College of Education & Human Development (TCED)602 - Doctor of Philosophy

Preferred undergraduate GPA

3

Preferred English language test for admission

No Preferred Test

TOEFL - Total - Score

79

TOEFL - Reading - Score

19

TOEFL - Writing - Score

21

IELTS - Total - Score

6.5

Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?

No

Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?

No

Description of other application requirements

Applicants must apply online submitting a department application, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of goals and interests. Applications should be accompanied by official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. The personal statement for school psychology applicants must be two-pages following program guidelines specified on website. School Psychology applicants must also submit a one-page critical issue essay, answering the following questions: What is the role of a school psychologist? What are the most critical educational issues school psychologists can help address? How would you like to contribute to addressing these issues in your future career? An interview is required for those who make the initial cut in school psychology.

Applications are accepted for fall admission only. The application deadline is December 1 for the psychological foundations, quantitative methods, special education and school psychology tracks. The quantitative methods track has a second deadline of March 1, but to be considered for fellowship nominations, applications must be submitted by the December 1 deadline.

The psychological foundations, school psychology and special education tracks do not require the GRE test in the application for admission.

The GRE test is not required for the quantitative methods track, but is optional in the application for admission. If an applicant does not have a quantitative background (coursework or professional experiences), they are strongly encouraged to submit GRE scores.