School Psychology, Specialist

How to apply

The application deadline is february 15, 2025.

1. Application: Click here to complete the required SHSU Graduate Application.
2. Application fee: A university application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
3. Submit transcripts for all prior degrees.
   
   1. Applicants are welcome to submit transcripts for coursework from additional institutions, though this is not necessary.
   2. Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for review by the admissions committee. However, under university policy, admission decisions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.
4. Official GRE scores (completed within the past five years).
5. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty at the undergraduate degree-granting institution, that discuss the applicant’s academic and professional potential.
6. Letter of Intent/Personal Statement: Applicants should submit a written statement discussing their fit with the SSP Program. While the applicant has a significant amount of freedom to discuss anything they wish in the statement, they are encouraged to explain why they wish to pursue the Specialist degree in School Psychology, how their educational background and/or work experience has prepared them to undertake a graduate degree in psychology, and what they plan to do professionally once they have completed the degree program.
7. Applicants are expected to have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher from the accredited institution granting the undergraduate degree. Applicants who have an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are encouraged to provide an explanation for the applicant’s low GPA and why the GPA is not indicative of the applicant’s academic and professional potential in the Letter of Intent.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.