Educational Psychology (M.A.) & School Psychology (Cert/PD)
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Get started on your Educational Psychology (M.A.) & School Psychology (P.D) graduate application here:
Admission requirements:
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- A 500-1000 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree program to which you are applying
- Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by- course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume or CV
- Official copy of GRE score
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or waiver if applicable
Pre-requisites:
- Must have taken a minimum of 9 credits undergraduate credits in psychology.
*Note: NJCU does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES Accredited Member that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework.
Priority Application Deadlines:
Domestic Applicants
Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1
International Applicants
Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1
For more information on the School Psychology program, please visit the department website here
Contact Us
We encourage you to contact graduate admissions with questions about our graduate programs, to get answers to your graduate application questions, or to schedule a visit to NJCU.
Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: (201) 200-3409
Toll-Free Phone: (877) 652-8472
Fax: (201) 200-2044
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu
Graduate Admissions Office Hours
September – May:
Mon and Thu, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.