For a copy of the School Psychology Reference form, click here
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat to access the Reference form. To download Adobe Acrobat, go to the Application Forms page of the Graduate Studies website. The Reference form may be printed then completed, or it may be filled out on-line, but it must then be printed, signed and mailed--it cannot be submitted on-line at this time. Letters may be sealed in an envelope with a signature across the flap and returned to the applicant to submit with other materials, or they may be returned directly to the Graduate Studies Office at the address below.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Admission to the graduate program in School Psychology is granted by the Dean of Social and Natural Sciences and the Director of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School Psychology Coordinating Committee. Admission forms are available on-line through the Graduate Studies website.
Admission applications must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by February 15 for fall enrollment. Late applications will be considered if space is available--please contact the program director for more information. (Note: International students should follow foreign applications procedures discussed below in addition to the standard application process). Starting with the 2009 admissions, admission requirements of the University and the Psychology Department are:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. No specific undergraduate major required, however, preparation must include a minimum of 12 semester hours of course work in psychology including one developmental psychology course. At least one course should be at an upper-level. One statistics course also is required. A research methods course is highly recommended.
- 3.0 grade point average or at least 3.25 grade point average for the last 30 semester credits of graded course work.
- Completed "Application for Admission to Graduate Study" form.
- Undergraduate and other transcripts sent directly from the institution to the Graduate Studies Office.
- Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
- Combined score of 1,000 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Only official scores are accepted; no more than five years old.
- Letter of intent specifying career goals and research interests.
- Three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from someone who can speak to the candidate's academic skills (use forms provided). A minimum of two letters from academic sources (including someone from the candidate's major) is highly recommended.
- A personal or telephone interview is highly recommended. Interviews are to be done as part of the application process before the application deadline. It is up to the applicant to schedule the interview by contacting the Program Director.
Admission Questions
- Where can I get more information about the School Psychology Program at MSU Moorhead?
Graduate Studies Office
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Owens Hall 101
1104 7th Ave. So.
Moorhead, MN 56563
218-477-2344
graduate@mnstate.edu
Or
Margaret L. (Peg) Potter, Ph.D.
Director, School Psychology Program
schpsych@mnstate.edu
218-477-2805 - Where do I send my admission material?
Graduate Studies Office
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Owens Hall 101
1104 7th Ave. So.
Moorhead, MN 56563
Out of State Students
Minnesota has tuition reciprocity agreements with North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba. Reciprocity forms are available from the Records Office for completion and submission to the student's home state/province. North Dakota and South Dakota rates usually are the same as Minnesota in-state tuition; Wisconsin's rate is slightly different.
NOTE: Students from non-reciprocity states qualify for resident tuition. All states, same low rate! For more information, click here.
Financial Aid
Funding for graduate students is usually in the form of graduate assistantships or student loans. Two types of graduate assistantships are available at MSU Moorhead - university funded or need-based jobs. Both require 5-10 hours or work per week and provide an opportunity for gaining experience in the field of major interest and working with faculty in the discipline. Some assistantships are supported by university funds. Unlike state and federal work fund programs, these assistantships are not contingent upon demonstrated financial need. Assistantships funded through state and federal work programs require students to apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need. Federal Stafford Student loans also require students to complete the financial aid process and have eligibility determined.
How to Apply: All students who are interested in attending MSU Moorhead are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible after January 1. Graduate students are considered independent students for financial aid purposes and do not have to provide parental information. Financial aid application materials for student loans and work funded assistantships are available from the Financial Aid Office, 107 Owens. Tel. # (218) 477-2251.
Foreign Applications
Persons who do not have USA citizenship but are interested in applying to the MSU Moorhead School Psychology Program need to follow the International Student admissions process outlined in the MSU Moorhead International Programs website.