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

Application Deadlines:

All applications and supplemental application materials must be received by the deadlines below to be considered for admission.

**Domestic Applicants:**
Term	Deadline
Spring	November 1
Fall	March 1

*Deadlines are subject to change.

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 US 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 general test scores (optional)
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.

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International Applicants: This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa.

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