Admission Information

1.  
   1. Transcripts documenting a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 (for admission to Graduate School) and for the School Psychology program, a preferred GPA of 3.0.;
   2. Official GRE score report (current within 5 years):  Minimum combine  score (V & Q) of 800; 1000 or greater preferred;
   3. Graduate school application for the Specialist degree in School Psychology;
   4. Three (3) letters of recommendation, at least two of which must address the applicant's academic potential (i.e., from a University faculty member);
   5. Statement of purpose, which should be 2-3 pages, explaining the applicant's interest in school psychology as a career.  The statement of purpose should be typed and submitted separately to admissions as a Word document;
   6. Gradate transcripts (if applicable); and
   7. Professional Resume.
   1. Child advocacy;
   2. Understanding of/commitment to the profession of school psychology;
   3. Written communication skills;
   4. Oral communication skills;
   5. Academic ability/test-taking skills;
   6. Professional behavior skills; and
   7. Relevant background experiences.

2. Admission Information

   The UDM program accepts full-time students only.  During the first and second year field experiences, some daytime hours in the public schools will be required, and these hours may not be regular (e.g., every Tuesday and Thursday).  In addition, some courses during the second year are offered during the daytime.  Finally, the Advanced Internship itself is a paid, full-school-year commitment.

   Requirements.  Each prospective student must meet the admission requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Education, which requires an overall grade point average of 2.7 for the last two years of undergraduate work and 3.0 for graduate work.  The program preference is for a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GRE of 1000 (Verbal and Qualitative combined).  An undergraduate degree is psychology is not required; however, any student who does not have undergraduate coursework in child development and statistics will be required to take compensatory coursework prior to enrollment or within the first semester, as directed by the advisor.

   Deadline.  The application deadline for the school psychology program is January 15th.  Applicants are strongly advised to submit materials to the Graduate School by November 30th to ensure their complete file has been forwarded to the Department by the January 15th deadline.  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all materials have been received.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  In order to be considered for the school psychology program, applicants must submit the following materials:

   These application materials should be submitted to:

   Jodi Abatemarco
   Graduate Admissions Counselor
   Admissions Office
   P.O. Box 19900,
   4001 West McNichols Road,
   Detroit, Michigan 48219-0900
   
   1-313-993-3289- office phone
   1-800-635-5050-toll free Admissions line

3. or by e-mail to abatemjm@udmercy.edu

   Criteria.  When an applicant's file is complete, it is forwarded to the Program Screening Committee for consideration.  Those who do not meet minimum College requirements are eliminated from the pool of candidates.  To maintain program quality and be consistent with NASP standards, space is limited and admission is competitive.  Applicants are considered based on 7 qualities associated with successful candidates:

   School Psychology Program Contact Information:
   
   Sharla N. Fasko., Ph.D., NCSP
   Director, School Psychology Program
   218 Reno Hall
   (313) 578-0455