PhD in School Psychology in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University

Michigan State University | East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,257
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Doctor of Philosophy program specializing in School Psychology prepares graduates with the expertise, competencies, and professional attitudes required to deliver exceptional psychological services to children, adolescents, and families across various environments, while also engaging in relevant research. The curriculum features a structured progression of courses in school psychology and complementary fields, enhanced by practical training and internship opportunities. Participants gain the qualifications for Michigan school psychologist certification and national certification, while also meeting eligibility criteria for state psychological licensure upon fulfilling additional requirements. This APA-accredited and NASP-approved program maintains recognition from the Michigan Department of Education. Enrolled students must adhere to the ethical standards established by both APA and NASP.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
We seek applicants who are interested in working as doctoral-level school psychologists. Professional activities include research, assessment, intervention, and consultation with the school-aged population, their caregivers, educators, and other professionals.
Provide contact information for three recommendation letter writers
Upload your Statement of Professional Goals and Experiences
Upload your Writing Sample
Upload your Curriculum Vita or Resume
Upload a brief Written Statement indicating that you can complete an internship of 2000, full-time, clock hours
Have one official copy of your Transcripts sent from each pervious institution attended
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score submission is optional for Fall 2022 admissions applications
After completing the University Application AND payment, you will receive an mail offering you access to the Graduate Education Application (GEA) Portal. The GEA portal allows you to upload documents, request letters of recommendation, and check the status of your application. Log into the GEA portal using your Applicant ID and password (provided by e-mail) to continue the application process and monitor your application status.

Provide contact information for three recommendation letter writers in the GEA portal
For each recommender, include: Title (e.g., Dr. or Ms.), first and last name, job title, employer, and e-mail address. Ensure you have a mutual agreement with your recommender prior to submitting their information into the system. You may need to follow up with your recommenders regarding missing letters to complete your application. Seek recommendations from individuals who are knowledgable about your academic performance and ability to work effectively with people.
Upload your Statement of Professional Goals and Experiences to GEA portal (specify Academic Statement as document type)
This document is a key component of your application. See description of content and formatting of this statement. Use this statement to make a case for why youre a good fit with the research team of one or two of the school psychology faculty.
Upload your Writing Sample to the GEA portal
Submit an example of academic or professional writing. Present evidence of previous research experience (e.g., a Master's thesis or scholarly paper, work on a research project, publication in a professional journal, or a presentation at a professional conference).
Upload your Curriculum Vita or Resume to the GEA portal (specify Resume as the document type)
A teaching certificate is not required, however evidence of experience working with children, youth and families in school, community or agency settings is desirable.
Supply evidence of previous successful academic performance, including a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last two years on undergraduate coursework and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in graduate coursework.
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Tuition USD 31,257

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