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    Education - Seattle (PhD - Educational Psychology - School Psychology)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (EDUCATION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY)
    CIP Code: 30.1701
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Contact Information
    Office of Student and Academic Services
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-7834
    edinfo@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    • Resume
    • Goal Statement
    • 3 recent letters of recommendation
    • Transcripts
    • Writing sample
    Please see specific program requirements here.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    The University of Washington is required by federal law [34 CFR § 668.43(c)] to notify you that the School Psychology PhD Program does not meet the state professional licensure requirements in California. This means that if you were to complete the Ph.D. Program, currently you would not be eligible for licensure or certification in California without meeting other additional educational requirements. For more information about licensure requirements in that state or others, please contact the licensing agency in the appropriate jurisdiction. More information about the states where our program meets and does not meet educational requirements can be found here.

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Information about funding opportunities and resources can be found here.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 07/13/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose