School Psychology, Doctor of Psychology

St. John's University

For admittance to the program, applicants must:Possess a baccalaureate degreeSatisfy the department that his or her undergraduate preparation indicates a high potential for successful advanced study in psychologySubmit transcripts of undergraduate and any prior graduate workHave completed a minimum of 24 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and a laboratory courseSubmit three to five letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an individual who will address the matter of the applicant's research potentialSubmit two papers from psychology courses or practical experiences: one a laboratory or research-related paper written in formal, academic, or scientific language (usually in APA style). For example, a research proposal, thesis, literature review, experiment results write-up, redacted/de-identified psychological report. The second is a term paper (from any undergraduate course and can be written in non-scientific style)Provide a clearly written statement of educational and professional goalsThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional for all applicants, except applicants entering with advanced standing which includes a passing score on the PRAXIS examination. The Subject Examination (Psychology) is required of all applicants except those who majored in psychology or completed a graduate degree in psychology.Complete an interview process with the departmental admissions committeeStudents currently matriculated for a master's degree at St. John's University who are interested in the University's doctoral programs must follow the procedure outlined for new applicants.Students who have a Masters in School Psychology and a permanent or provisional certification in school psychology can apply for advanced standing status.The application deadline for the School Psychology Psy.D. Program is on December 15. Students accepted for admission to a doctoral program with any course deficiencies must remove these deficiencies prior to matriculation.