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Educational Psychology (M.A.) & School Psychology (Cert/PD)
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The Fall 2021 application deadline has passed. The 2022 application will be available soon.
For more information, please fill out our inquiry form or contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@njcu.edu
*Please note that this a combined MA/PD/Cert program. This department also offers a stand alone Educational Psychology (M.A. only) and a stand alone School Psychology (PD/Cert only) . Each program has different deadlines and requirements. Please review to ensure you are applying to the correct program. If you have any questions, please contact us gradadmissions@njcu.edu
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.
Application Deadlines*:
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 |
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 |
*Deadlines are subject to change. Deadline extensions may be granted on a case by case. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information gradadmissions@njcu.edu
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
Fax: (201) 200-2044
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu