Graduate Admissions

The first step to applying to Michigan State University and a CEPSE graduate program is to complete the University Graduate Application.

Please go to the program webpage link below to learn how to apply to their program as each program may have different instructions and deadlines. After you complete the University Graduate Application and submit your payment, you will be able to access the MSU Graduate Education Application Portal (GEA Portal).

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

Educational Psychology & Educational Technology – On-campus or Hybrid
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: December 1

Measurement and Quantitative Methods
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: December 1

Counselor Education and Supervision
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: December 1

School Psychology
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: December 1

Special Education
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: December 1

Educational Specialist Programs (Ed.S.)

School Psychology
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: January 15

Masters Programs (M.A.)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: January 15

Educational Technology (MAET) – Online or Overseas
Admit Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline: July 1, December 1, April 1

Rehabilitation Counseling
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: February 1

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: February 1

Special Education – M.A.
Admit Semester: Summer
Deadline: February 1

Special Education – M.A. with an endorsement in Learning Disabilities
Admit Semester: Summer
Deadline: February 1

Special Education – M.A. with an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Admit Semester: Summer
Deadline: February 1

Special Education – M.A. – Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Admit Semester: Fall
Deadline: Please contact department

Certificate Programs

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA-SE)
Admit Semester: Summer or Fall
Deadline: April 1

Educational Technology
Admit Semester: See Website
Deadline: See Website

Educational Psychology
Admit Semester: See Website
Deadline: See Website

Online Teaching and Learning
Admit Semester: See Website
Deadline: See Website

If space is available, programs may consider late applications. Please contact the Program Administrative Representative if applying after the listed application deadline.