Overview

Why Choose Educational Psychology - School Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?

The School Psychology Program adheres to American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists guidelines for graduate training. Both degree programs are NASP-approved, and the PhD program is also accredited by the APA.
Our beautiful campus — just blocks from Lake Michigan, 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and 90 minutes from Chicago — ensures plenty of internship and networking opportunities.
You’ll work alongside internationally known faculty who are leaders in their field and have the opportunity to play in active role in faculty research.
UWM is Wisconsin’s most diverse university and has more than 50 years of training school psychologists who are multiculturally competent and prepared to work in urban settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognition: Learning, Problem Solving and Thinking
The Multicultural Family
Social Psychology of Group Differences: Race and Ethnicity
Techniques of Educational and Psychological Measurement
Consultation Strategies for Counselors and School Psychologists
Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Psychology
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues in Schools
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Strategies in Education
Professional and Historical Issues in School Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

104 SCH

104-110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
A letter outlining the applicant’s academic and professional background, declaration of School Psychology as the Area of Concentration, as well as specific research interests and goals for the PhD program.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s intellectual achievement and potential.
Resume or curriculum vita.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 72 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 72 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

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