School Psychology (Professional Diploma)
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*Please note that this application is for the School Psychology PD program only. This department also offers a combined Educational Psychology (M.A.) with School Psychology (PD/Cert) and a stand alone Educational Psychology (M.A. 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
School Psychology (Professional Diploma) with certification in:
- School Psychology
Admission requirements:
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- A 500-1,000 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree program to which you are applying
- Official transcripts from all previous 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 scores
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
Pre-requisites:
- An appropriate master’s degree or with dual admission to MA in Educational 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*:
All applications and supplemental application materials must be received by the deadlines below to be considered for admission.
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 |
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Fall | March 1 |
*Deadlines are subject to change.
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