At UCF, we believe preparing the next generation of school psychologists starts with connection — to expert faculty, real-world experiences and a supportive learning environment. That’s why our selective program keeps cohorts small, creating space for close mentorship and meaningful collaboration between students and faculty.
Our faculty aren’t just working closely with you — they’re actively consulting with state education departments, school districts and national test publishers. That means you’ll have a front-row seat to the latest developments shaping the field — and the chance to get involved in projects that directly impact how psychological services are delivered in schools.
Whether your background is in psychology, education or another field, you’ll find a pathway into this dynamic profession. Here’s what you need to take the first step.
Where School Psychologists Practice
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Colleges and Universities
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Hospitals
- Mental Health Clinics
- Government Agencies
- Child Guidance Centers
- Penal Institutions
- Private Practices
What You Need to Apply
1 Online Application
$31 Application Fee
1 Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or related discipline from an accredited institution
NOTE: If you attended a college or university outside the United States, you must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation completed by either the World Education Services or Josef Silny and Associates.
All Official Transcripts
Include transcripts from all institutions attended, each sealed in an envelope by the registrar of the former institution and sent directly to:
UCF College of Graduate Studies
P.O. Box 160112
Millican Hall 230
Orlando, FL 32816-0112
3 Letters of Recommendation
These should be from faculty, supervisors, mentors and/or professionals who are familiar with your work ethic and experience. Ideally at least one of these letters would come from a current/past professor, but if it has been a while since you were in school, the letters may be obtained from others who can attest to your aptitude of being a graduate student and a future school psychologist.
1 Personal Goal Statement
1 Professional Resume
Experience factors highly in our consideration of applicants.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications, aside from official transcripts, must be submitted together with the online application. You will receive an email notifying you of its receipt once it’s been submitted, but it will not be processed until your application fee and requirements are received by the UCF College of Graduate Studies. The above files will not be returned to or copied for the applicant.
How We Rate Candidates
When deciding on applicants, we rate the following items:
- GPA (must be 3.0 or higher for last 60 credit hours)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Previous Graduate Degree
- Information Session Attendance
- Personal Interview
The top applicants will be offered admission. Please note that because we can only accept a limited number of candidates (typically 14-16 students), you may not be accepted even if you meet all criteria.