Our program begins in the summer, on May 16, and our admissions period for 2022 is closed. Our admissions deadline for Summer 2023 is 1/15/2023.

We are glad to see you are interested in the MSU School Psychology EdS Program! We encourage you to learn about our student group and our faculty, or take a tour of the MSU campus.

We invite you to reach out to a current student or contact a faculty member with any questions about the program or the admissions process.

Admissions Criteria for EdS Program

We seek applicants who are interested in working as school psychologists in school settings. Professional activities include research, assessment, intervention, and consultation with the school-aged population, their caregivers, educators, and other professionals.

 For admission to the Ed.S. program in 2022-2023, we will be specifically accepting applications to the project “Hybrid Interdisciplinary Training to Address High Intensity Needs for Students with Learning Disabilities” (Project Hi2LD). This program will offer selected Ed.S. student(s) funding to help cover tuition and material expenses during their two years of Ed.S. coursework prior to internship, as well as monthly training experiences beyond the typical Ed.S. program. More information is available at https://projecthi2ld.wordpress.com/. To apply to participate in this project, applicants will need to complete the standard Ed.S. application as well as indicate their interest in Project Hi2LD in their goal statement or in a separate document uploaded to the application portal. If selected to participate in the project, they will need to plan to enroll in coursework and begin completing Project Hi2LD activities in the summer of 2022. 

Accepted students may enroll in the Ed.S. program during their summer semester when they are in the final stages of completing their undergraduate degree (e.g., their completion of final undergraduate coursework overlaps with the first few weeks of the MSU summer semester). However, they will need to provide evidence of full conferral of their undergraduate degree to receive credit for fall semester classes and to continue in the program after the summer semester.

We believe our profession benefits from the perspectives of those who differ by gender, ethnicity, race, culture, sexual orientation, age, religious beliefs, socioeconomic class, and varying abilities. We encourage diverse individuals to apply to our program and to seek out opportunities to serve diverse clients and systems.

Checklist of Application Steps (Details located below)

1. Complete the University Application
2. Submit your fee of $65 OR e-mail schpsy@msu.edu to explain your fee waiver
3. Provide contact information for three recommendation letter writers
4. Upload your Academic Statement and Personal Statement
5. Upload your Writing Sample
6. Upload your Curriculum Vita or Resume
7. Upload a brief Written Statement indicating that you can complete an internship of 2000, full-time, clock hours
8. Have one official copy of your Transcripts sent from each pervious institution attended
9. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score submission is optional for Summer 2022 admissions applications
10. For International students only: Complete Step 4 outlined below

Step 1: University Application and Fee

All applicants should be for Summer Semester (US). Within the application system, please select the School Psychology (EdS) major. This is the correct major for the School Psychology EdS program

In this application, please leave the Personal Statement, Academic Statement blank but please answer all other questions on application.

• Submit your fee of $65
  • Applicants whose graduate application fee is waived MUST notify the School Psychology Program Assistant at schpsy@msu.edu to ensure your application is reviewed by the admissions committee.

Step 2: MSU Graduate Education Application (GEA) Portal

After completing the University Application AND payment, you will receive an mail offering you access to the Graduate Education Application (GEA) Portal. The GEA portal allows you to upload documents, request letters of recommendation, and check the status of your application. Log into the GEA portal using your Applicant ID and password (provided by e-mail) to continue the application process and monitor your application status.

• Provide contact information for three recommendation letter writers in the GEA portal
  • For each recommender, include: Title (e.g., Dr. or Ms.), first and last name, job title, employer, and e-mail address. Ensure you have a mutual agreement with your recommender prior to submitting their information into the system. You may need to follow up with your recommenders regarding missing letters to complete your application. Seek recommendations from individuals who are knowledgeable about your academic performance and ability to work effectively with people.
• Please submit a statement describing both your Personal and Academic reasons for applying to graduate school in School Psychology. Upload the statement to BOTH the personal and academic statement sections in SLATE.
  • This document is a key component of your application. See description of content and formatting of this statement. Use this statement to make a case for why you’re a good fit for the profession of school psychology.
• Upload your Writing Sample to the GEA portal
  • Submit an example of academic or professional writing. Present evidence of previous research experience (e.g., a Master’s thesis or scholarly paper, work on a research project, publication in a professional journal, or a presentation at a professional conference).
• Upload your Curriculum Vita or Resume to the GEA portal (specify “Resume” as the document type)
  • A teaching certificate is not required, however evidence of experience working with children, youth and families in school, community or agency settings is desirable.
• Upload a brief written statement indicating you can complete an internship of 2000, full-time, clock hours.

Step 3: Other Application Materials

• Have one official copy of your Transcript sent to our program from each previous institution attended.
  • These transcripts must be sent directly from the institution; please contact the registrar’s office at your institution for the procedures. Transcripts must indicate a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution either conferred or in progress. Individuals with advanced degrees (e.g., MA, ME, EdS) are encouraged to apply; students entering the program with an advanced degree may have some requirements waived.
  • Supply evidence of previous successful academic performance, including a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last two years on undergraduate coursework and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in graduate coursework.
  • Have your institution send the transcripts directly to: Dawn Therrian-Taylor, School Psychology Program Assistant
    620 Farm Lane, Rm 435
    East Lansing, MI 48824-1034, USA
    517-432-0843 therria5@msu.edu
• Applicants from Chinese Universities: Please see the link provided below.
  https://grad.msu.edu/chinese-applicants
• Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Please Note: GRE score submission is optional for Summer 2022 admission applications Designate Michigan State University (1465) as an official recipient of your scores.
  • The verbal, quantitative and analytical portions of the GRE should be submitted. Typical scores for students admitted into our program fall within the above average range. The college requires that the GRE must have been taken no longer than five years prior to the application for admission.
• Information on testing may be obtained from:
  • MSU Testing office, 207 Student Services Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 517-355-8385

Step 4: (For INTERNATIONAL students only)

International students must meet additional university-level requirements for admissions.

• Demonstrate proficiency in English https://elc.msu.edu/future-students/academic-english-requirements/
• Upload Proof of Financial Support to the GEA portal
  • International applicants are required to submit an Affidavit of Support and financial proof. This statement, which is found on the Grad School’s International Applicants information page, must originate from your source of support and must be a certified, original statement with stamp and original signature.