Students are placed in pre-approved sites that meet a set of standards. Students who choose to do an out-of-state internship are responsible for locating their own placement.

Student input is sought prior to placements, but final placements are determined by program faculty.

The internship occurs in the final year of the program (year 3 for full-time students or year 4 for part-time students). It is a full-time position in a PK-12 setting; 1200 hours are required to obtain the School Psychologist credential. Students are placed in pre-approved sites by program faculty if they remain in Ohio to be eligible for the school psychology statewide internship program. Students who work full-time during their coursework years are required to leave their position to complete the internship.

Students are generally responsible for locating their own practicum sites; the process is guided by program faculty.

Students attain a minimum of 200 practicum hours prior to internship. These are attained in 4 practicum courses, each requiring 50 hours of experience.

When students apply to the program, they can simultaneously apply for assistantships through Student Development and the School of Education and Health Sciences. Such students should also inform program faculty that they are interested in being considered for an assistantship.

The University of Dayton charges a different per-credit rate for masters vs. educational specialist (Ed.S.) hours. During the first year of the program, students are working on their master's degree. After earning the master's, they transition to the specialist program, which is billed at a slightly higher rate.

In total, the Master's and Educational Specialist degrees are 82 credit hours. Students earn their Master's degree after 30 credit hours, which occurs either at the conclusion of the first summer term for full-time students or at the conclusion of the second fall term for part-time students.

We no longer require the GRE unless your GPA falls below 2.75.

We prefer scores at or above the 50th percentile; however, strong credentials in other areas can offset lower scores.

Yes, a resume is required with your application. Please include in your resume a list of the references who wrote letters of recommendation for your application.

Your personal statement should paint a picture of yourself. Your statement should give insight to your experiences, qualifications, and professional goals.

Indicate why you would like to become a school psychologist, and why you chose to apply to the University of Dayton. Include descriptions of any relevant experiences such as research and study experience, work experience with children, and even personal experience.

Also, indicate how the program will aid in future career objectives. It is also appropriate to cite strengths and weaknesses you see within yourself. Above all, make your statement personable and interesting, and ensure that you proofread and present your best writing.

Send transcripts to:

Office of Graduate Admission Processing
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1301

Email letters of reference to gradadmission@udayton.edu or mail them to:

Office of Graduate Admission Processing
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1670

Candidates are typically emailed at the beginning of February with invitations for on-campus interviews. Interviews are held at the end of February/early March. Candidates are notified of acceptance by mid-March. Candidates have until April 15 to accept or decline admission offers.