Admission decisions are based
on a multitude of factors, including letters of recommendation, the
applicant’s personal statement, writing samples, grades in all
undergraduate and graduate coursework, and scores on the Graduate Record
Examination. Successful applicants typically have GRE scores above the
50th percentile and grade point averages above 3.00 on a 4-point scale.
Occasionally, when other strengths are clearly evident, exceptional
students meeting one, but not both of these minimum requirements are
admitted.
No one criterion is the sole
basis of the admissions decision. The program faculty considers multiple
sources of information when assessing an applicant’s ability to
both successfully complete the graduate program and subsequently practice
as a school psychologist. Following the National Association of School
Psychologists' standards for taining, admission decisions will regard
the applicant's potential for success both academically and
clinically as important.
Each March, the UNI School
Psychology Program holds a Visitation Day that offers a chance for applicants
to meet the program faculty, and visit the UNI campus and Cedar Falls
community. It also provides an opportunity for faculty to become better
acquainted with candidates. Individuals whose applications are completed
by the admissions deadline will be invited to participate in the Visitation
Day and provided more information regarding its agenda. For applicants
unable to come to campus on this day, a time will be arranged for a
phone call from a program faculty to discuss the program and answer
any questions. An inability to attend Visitation Day will not negatively
influence consideration of an application.
To be considered for admission,
all application materials must be postmarked by February 1st
for admission the following Fall semester. The Program only admits students
for study beginning in the fall semester.
Questions: If you have questions
about the program or the application process, please contact Dr. Kimberly
Knesting at 319-273-3840 or kimberly.knesting@uni.edu.
