About PhD Program,
The aim of the doctoral program is to develop health service providers in the specialty of school psychology who are able to apply, through careers in research and practice, psychological and educational principles to improve the psychosocial environments of children (ages birth-21) and their families.
Students admitted to the Ph.D. program complete a master’s in Foundations of Professional Psychology en route to the Ph.D.
Doctoral graduates are eligible for licensure as psychologists through the state licensure board and as school psychologists through the state Department of Education. Additionally, graduates may be qualified to assume positions as university professors, educational evaluators, private consultants, and therapists.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Possess a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree from a Institutionally Accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) for the most recent degree earned or current degree in progress.
If you are still completing your bachelor’s or master’s* degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional requirements as defined by the academic program that must be met within one calendar year to remain enrolled at UNC.
*The cumulative GPA of your master’s degree will be used if 18 or more credit hours towards this degree has been completed.
PhD Funding Coverage,
UNC’s graduate rates are based on the type of program. The tuition estimator allows you to see an approximation of anticipated costs in a specified graduate program based on the current academic year.
You can also get an overview of the 2024-2025 Academic Year rates for programs offered on the main campus and through Extended Campus below:
Funding
Application Requirement,
Complete the Application
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GRE Scores
Written statement (300-500 words) indicating the applicant’s personal and professional reasons for selecting school psychology as a profession.
Current vita
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
- Domestic Students: $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $50 non-refundable application fee
