School Psychology Admission Requirements

The application must include the following:

Application Fee

• Send in a $56 application fee with the application for admission
• If you are applying for a second consecutive year the application fee is waived
  

Transcripts

• Arrange to have one official copy of transcripts from the schools where you have obtained your bachelors degree. The only exceptions are:
• a) If you are currently enrolled, or have taken, graduate school courses send those transcripts as well
• b) If you obtained more than one bachelors degree, or have obtained a separate master's degree at another facility, send those transcripts as well

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• Verbal Score of 146 or higher
  

Three letters of recommendation

• Experiences that demonstrate a readiness for graduate level academic work
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Maturity, independence and ability to work with others
• Ability to work with children and youth
• Interest and motivation for pursuing a career in school psychology.

A Personal Statement

• Experience in working with children or youth 
• Professional objectives and plans upon completion of the program
  
• Self-evaluation of strengths and weaknesses relative to being a school psychologist
• Note that if applying online, these descriptions should be used to fill out the essay portion of the application. A second essay is not required for admission.

Personal Interview on the UWEC Campus:

• Be prepared to come to the campus for an in-person interview. Interviews are completed on either the first or second weekend of March.

Financial Aid

There is a limited number of graduate assistantships and fellowships available to qualified students who wish to pursue full-time graduate study leading to advanced degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Applications can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies (Click here). Applications for assistantships and fellowships should be  sent to: