Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Educational Psychology: Cognitive and Developmental Sciences

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

To be considered for admission to the program applicants must complete the Graduate School online application, and satisfy all UWM Graduate School admission requirements in addition to the following program requirements: Optional: Submission of scores on the General Test portion of the Graduate Record Examination; test taken within last five years. GRE scores are not required for any program in educational psychology but may be submitted as supplemental material. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; graduate GPA of at least 3.5 required. A letter outlining the applicants academic and professional background, declaration of Area of Concentration (Counseling Psychology, Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, Educational Statistics and Measurement, or School Psychology) as well as specific research interests and goals for the PhD program. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicants intellectual achievement and potential. Applicants to the Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, School Psychology, and Counseling Psychology concentrations must submit at least one sample of their academic writing. You may add additional materials that highlight your professional and/or academic skills. Applicants to the Educational Statistics and Measurement concentration must submit at least one sample of quantitative research/statistical analysis. You may add additional materials that highlight your professional and/or academic skills. For the concentrations in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology: a resume or curriculum vitae. Completion of the reason statement on the application.