Overview

The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology at Kent State University is rich in history and tradition, reflecting Ohio’s early position as a leader in the development of the school psychology specialty, the master’s program began in 1947. Students were first admitted for doctoral study in the mid-1960s.

Features

The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology was initially accredited by the American Psychological Association in 1984 and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists in 1987; accreditation and approval have been continuous since that time.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Neuropsychology

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Development

Social and Personality Development

Theories of Personality

History and Contemporary Systems

Learning and Conditioning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Fall Semester: Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1

Language

English

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Credits

91 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 83 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)

Official transcript(s)

GRE scores (minimum scores at the 50th percentile is recommended)

Résumé or vita

Goal statement

Sample of written work

School Psychology Supplemental Data Form (online document)

Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Two letters of recommendation

Interview

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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