No GRE Masters program in School Psychology in California

Admission requirements for Ph.D. in School Psychology: 

• A statement of purpose essay
• A personal history essay of one to three pages; in 12-point font; and single-spaced
• Graduate degree GPA
• Transcripts
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Resume
• GRE is optional

Admission requirements for Ph.D. in School Psychology:

• GRE scores are not required
• Students must complete a minimum of three full-time academic years of graduate study plus an internship prior to receiving the Ph.D.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Letters of recommendations
• Statement of purpose
• Writing Sample

Admission requirements for MS in School Psychology:

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
• No GRE required
• A Statement of Purpose 
• Two letters of recommendation (on letterhead)
• Resume
• Current TB Clearance
• Certificate of Clearance

Admission requirements for MA + EdS in School Psychology include:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for the last 60 units of college or post-baccalaureate work
• GRE is not required
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Evidence of qualities and character in keeping with the philosophy and standards of the University of the Pacific and Benerd College
• A completed application portfolio
• An essay emphasizing the desire to work as a school psychologist
• Official transcripts from all college-level coursework including official verification of the awarding of degrees
• Three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate’s ability to undertake graduate studies.
• An admissions interview with representative(s) of the Department of Counseling and School Psychology.
• Evidence of qualities and character in keeping with the philosophy and standards of this University and the profession of School Psychology.

Admission requirements for Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology:

• No GRE is required
• Transcripts: do not hand-enter transcript information
• Personal Information: contact information, biographic information financial information, etc.
• Academic History: colleges attended, GPAs, etc.

Admission requirements for MAE in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential:

• GRE scores are not required
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Letters of recommendations
• Statement of purpose

Admission requirements for Educational Specialist Degree with Master’s and Credential in School Psychology:

• Two recommendations submitted by employers, supervisors, or professors
• No GRE scores are required
• A five-page essay or autobiography
• Résumé (preferred) or statement of experience
• Proof of Certificate of Clearance (COC)
• Proof the Basic Skills Requirement has been satisfied

Admission requirements for Master of Science in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential:

• GRE scores are not required
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Letters of recommendations
• Statement of purpose