School Psychology PsyD

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

Students are required to complete fieldwork and clinical training whereby applied experiences are integrated with school psychology doctoral course work and theoretical knowledge across multiple field training experiences. For more information, please refer to the Field Placement Handbook.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

The application deadline for the School Psychology PsyD program is December 15.

Please complete the Centralized Application Service for Graduate Psychology (PSYCAS) application. Once received by PSYCAS, your application and materials go through a verification process before being transmitted for review to the School Psychology Doctoral Program at Adelphi University.

Please submit the following application materials directly to PSYCAS:

1. Official application form
2. Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work. Failure to provide official transcripts from all schools attended will delay the processing of your application.
   • The School Psychology Doctoral faculty recommend a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
   • Final transcripts indicating a conferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
3. Official Graduate Record Examination test scores (GRE), no more than five (5) years old. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request official copies of their test score reports be forwarded directly to Adelphi University; the Adelphi GRE code is 2003.
   • The School Psychology Doctoral faculty recommend a score that is at or above the 50th percentile on both the Verbal and Quantitative Sections of the GRE
   • The School Psychology Doctoral faculty recommend a score that is at or above the 50th percentile on Psychology Subject GRE
   • The School Psychology Doctoral faculty recommend a Written GRE score that is at or above a Standard Score of 4
   • The School Psychology Doctoral faculty recommend submitting scores from the Psychology Subject GRE
   • For International Students: TOEFL or IELTS Scores should be forwarded directly to Adelphi University, using code 2003
4. Three letters of recommendation from three individuals qualified to evaluate the applicant’s personal, ethical, and academic/professional qualifications for graduate study.
5. Curriculum vita
6. A well written, clearly articulated personal statement that does not exceed 500 words, that addresses the following:
   • How did you come to learn about school psychology?
   • What is your motivation for pursuing your field of study?
   • What are your professional goals?
7. A $60 non-refundable application fee.

Financial Assistance

Adelphi University makes financial assistance available based on academic merit and financial need. View program tuition and costs.

Many school psychology doctoral students receive graduate assistantships, although funding is not guaranteed. To improve the probability of being awarded a graduate assistantship, students should familiarize themselves with program faculty members, the courses they teach, and their research interests.

The School Psychology PsyD Program offers four types of assistantships:

1. Research GA
2. Assessment TA
3. Departmental GA
4. Writing Assistance TA

Graduate assistantships range from 5-20 hours per week. Students have the option of tuition deferral, whereby tuition may be paid in installments for an additional fee, arranged with the Bursar’s Office.

Part-time employment is another option, with job opportunities available through the university’s Center for Career and Professional Development.

General need-based financial aid includes Federal Stafford Loans (FSL) and Federal Work Study (FWS). These latter forms of assistance can be acquired by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA. Students interested in additional sources of financial aid, including federal and private loans, may contact Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

The Doctoral Program in School Psychology received approval from the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA) for our “Intent to Apply” application and voted to provide public notice of the program’s intent to seek accreditation on the CoA website. The doctoral program is not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program is, however, designed to be aligned with the APA’s accreditation standards set forth by the “Standards of Accreditation in Health Service Psychology” (SoA). The Doctoral Program in School Psychology will apply for accreditation as soon as possible.

APA accreditation is designed so that new doctoral programs can apply for, and possibly achieve accreditation, which is the goal for this nascent PsyD program. We cannot guarantee accreditation, but will make every effort to be successful toward that goal. Graduation from a nonaccredited program may impact eligibility for licensure in the state in which the student intends to practice. All applicants should investigate licensure requirements of the state in which they intend to practice.

For more information visit the APA accreditation website.

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First St., NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

Telephone: 202-336-5979
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