Graduate Admissions
Two application forms are needed: The Office of Graduate Admissions form and the Educational Psychology Department form.
The Office of Graduate Admissions at Texas A&M University requires the following to apply:
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Completed and signed graduate application accompanied by a $50 application fee ($90 for international applicants)
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Official transcript from each higher education institution previously attended
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Official GRE scores that are less than five years old. The Master’s program in SPED does not require the GRE for applicants.
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Official TOEFL score that are less than two years old for international applicants only (see OGS directions for waivers)
These items should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University MS 0100 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-0100
The Department of Educational Psychology requires all master's and doctoral applicants to submit an online application:
If you can not access the above link, doesn't work or prefer to send a paper version, please contact Kristie Stramaski. Please note, if you elect to send in paper letters they must come in a signed and sealed envelope. Letters not received in a signed sealed envelope will not be accepted.
Applicants may submit additional materials as they wish.
Admission to the Department of Educational Psychology is based on consideration of GPA for previous work, GRE verbal and quantitative scores, letters of recommendations, and biographical profile. Several programs also require interviews.
In addition to the various indicators of academic merit, the following are also considered:
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Personal Characteristics: fluency in languages other than English that are spoken by students/clients with whom our graduates would expect to work; motivation characteristics, pro-social orientation, and interpersonal skills.
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Life and/or Work Experiences: life and/or professional experience with populations with increased risk for educational and psychological adjustment difficulties.
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Career Goals and Interests: expression of specific goals and interests in meeting educational and mental health needs of populations with increased risks.
Deadlines for Graduate Applications:
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December 1 - All doctoral (Ph.D.) programs
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October 15 - All Master's programs for spring admission (except Special Education)
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March 15 - All Master's programs for summer and fall admission
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April 1 & July 1 - Hispanic Bilingual Education Ph.D. & Special Education Ph.D. alternative deadlines, priority is given those students who apply by December 1st.
It is important to note that within the Department of Educational Psychology, the program faculty determines admission of an applicant to the specific program. Therefore, one applies to the specific program which then bases its admission decision on all of the above mentioned factors, as well as on space and resources available within the program and the department.
For more information, to request applicant materials, or if you have any questions, please contact our Academic Advisor, Kristi Stramaski, at 979-845-1833 or epsyadvisor@tamu.edu.
