Kent State offers a carefully planned sequence of experiential learning opportunities for their students. Each year, the level of field work increases in hands-on opportunities. The first year, students are enrolled in Practicum I, which requires a minimum of 25 hours of exposure to different schools each semester.
Applicants are typically notified about the admission decision within 1-2 weeks following the interview. Applicants who are admitted will receive a detailed letter from the Program Coordinator. In order to accept admission, this letter must be signed and dated, and returned to the Program Coordinator by a designated date.
We encourage applicants to come to campus for an interview, whenever possible. However, online/virtual interviews can be arranged for students unable to make an on-campus interview. When you are contacted about the on-campus interview, request an online/virtual interview and this will be arranged for you.
Following the application deadline (December 15, June 15, or October 15), the faculty admission committee reviews complete applications and invites all applicants who are not eliminated due to low performance indicators for an interview with faculty. These interviews are arranged by the Program Coordinator and typically involve a 30 minute interview with the program faculty following a 30 minute interview with current school psychology students.
The School Psychology program no longer requires applicants to take the GRE.
Letters of reference may be requested from any individuals who can comment about your potential for success in graduate study. If your work setting is primarily in an applied setting, consider whether or not your employer can provide such an assessment of your potential.
This part of the application is designed to provide a sample of your professional/scholarly writing. The writing sample you submit as part of your application should focus on a topic related to the education, treatment, and/or development of school-aged children.
Although it is possible to complete some early coursework on a part-time basis, the requirements for practicum and internship are such that it is not possible to complete all program requirements on a part-time basis. Because courses are offered once per year in a prescribed sequence, missing one course could delay your time to completion up to one year.
Yes, students who are admitted may request to defer enrollment until a later date. If admitted and you wish to make such a request, we ask that it be made in writing to the Coordinator at your earliest convenience.
