Application Helpful Hints
The School Psychology Program at 两性色午夜 University is committed to the recruitment and retention of persons from diverse backgrounds.
A holistic review of applicants' materials is conducted by core program faculty members; and performance below the criterion listed in a single area will not necessarily eliminate a candidate from consideration. Approximately 15 to 20 students enroll into the Ed.S. program annually. Approximately two doctoral students enroll into the Ph.D. program annually. All applicants receive written notification of admission decisions.
Application Procedure and Materials Helpful Hints
- Application materials to the School Psychology program must be submitted online using our electronic application system.
- There are two separate degree programs in the KSU School Psychology Program: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.).
- For Ed.S. Applicants:
- If you do not have a prior Master's Degree in school psychology, you must apply to the M.Ed. program. Your application still will be reviewed for admission acceptance into the Ed.S. program. If admitted, you will be on track to earn an M.Ed. en route to your Ed.S.
- For Ph.D. Applicants:
- If you do not have prior advanced training (i.e., Master鈥檚 Degree or Specialist Degree in school psychology), you must apply to the M.Ed. program. Your application still will be reviewed for admission acceptance into the Ph.D. program. If admitted, you will be on track to earn an M.Ed. en route to your Ph.D.
- For Ed.S. Applicants:
- Letters of recommendation will be submitted through the online application portal. Each of your references will receive and email with steps for submitted on your behalf.
Sample of written work: when selecting a sample of written work as part of required application materials, please note that program faculty are most interested in reviewing a paper or writing sample related to the education and/or development of school-aged children (e.g., a paper written for a previous course or an original research project summary).
To learn more about application and admissions deadlines, procedures and requirements, visit the program pages listed below: