Greetings from our Program Coordinator
Selecting an appropriate graduate preparation program will be one of the most important decisions you will make in joining the profession of school psychology. Thank you for considering a graduate degree in school psychology at UNO! Our program has been developed to make sure our graduates have all the skills they need to excel in this incredible profession by functioning as scientist-practitioners in service to children and their families, schools, and communities.
The program emphasizes an indirect service delivery approach that is oriented in data-based problem-solving and is responsive to cultural and ecological contexts. Although indirect approaches are emphasized (e.g., consultation, assessment, prevention, and early intervention), graduates are prepared to apply direct psychological services (e.g., individual, group, and systems level interventions) when conditions warrant. We partner with area schools and community agencies so that our students get to practice everything they are learning.
Our faculty include nationally recognized experts who are here to mentor you through our program and our staff are here for you through every step of your graduate experience.
We’re honored that you’re visiting our program via our website – please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have. School psychologists make a difference in the lives of children and youth!
Applying to the Program
M.S./Ed.S. application deadline is December 15.
Applicants are encouraged to review the links and information below, which provide application procedures and other helpful information regarding the School Psychology program at UNO.
The School Psychology Program Handbook is a comprehensive resource for prospective and current students in the School Psychology program at UNO. Refer to this document for information concerning the program content, training, policies, research, and more.
Application Requirements
Transcripts
Two (2) official transcripts from each college attended sent to:
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Office of Graduate Studies
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182
Statement of Purpose (PDF)
At the top of your Statement of Purpose, write that you are applying to the School Psychology program. Your statement should include:
- your purpose in applying for graduate study,
- why you want to study at UNO,
- your plans for future occupation or profession, and
- any additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and your aptitude for graduate study. You should specifically address your goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study
Additional Documents
- Writing Sample (PDF)
- Résumé (PDF)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (request form is emailed to recommenders by UNO when you apply online)
GRE - WAIVED FOR FALL 2023
Date GRE was taken and scores, if received:
- Have GRE scores sent to UNO (school code: #6420)
Online Application System
You must create an account for the online application.
Once you begin your application, it will remain open until it is completed or until the application deadline has passed.
Letters of recommendation and GRE scores can be submitted after the online application is complete, as long as they are submitted before the program deadline posted above.
Once the application deadline has passed, you cannot access your application. Students applying to the School Psychology program should select Psychology-MS in School Psychology.
The online system will email the letter of recommendation form to the recommenders, so please tell them to expect an email from UNO, because it may end up in their spam mailbox.
