As a school psychologist, you can make a positive, lasting difference in children's lives. Schools today serve increasingly diverse and dynamic student populations; every child brings unique strengths and challenges to the learning process. School psychologists are a vital part of the effort to unlock each child's potential for success.
The program prepares graduates to work with children in schools to provide comprehensive behavioral and mental health services, including diagnostic assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, consultation to promote both individual and school-wide learning, and school-based counseling.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better is required for applicants.
All international transcripts must be verified through a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation as part of your application.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]
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| Application Notes : |
Submit official TOEFL (79 overall) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for admission into the program for those who have a GPA of under 3.0. Acceptable scores are dependent on course of study. Speak to your department advisor about what GRE scores are acceptable to the program.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Department interview: As a prospective student, you will meet with faculty to assess your skills and goals for attending the program. Email confirmation regarding interviews with a time and date will be sent out two to four weeks after submission deadline.
Statement of purpose: In 500 words or less, briefly describe your achievements relating to your professional interest in school psychology. Detail your educational and professional experiences (including unpaid or internship experiences, if relevant) with reasoning for applying to the school psychology program at SUNY Oswego. Briefly explain how these experiences have informed your choice of school psychology as a future career and what you hope to achieve professionally following graduation. This statement will help the review team better understand your background, knowledge of the work of the school psychologist, and evaluate your application.
Resume: Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Two letters of recommendation: Indicate two names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.