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ApplyESCP offers master’s, educational specialist, and PhD degrees. The PhD programs in counseling psychology and school psychology are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Counseling Program Area continues to garner a strong national reputation and is currently ranked by US News World Report as the #12 program in the country in 2023.
Our faculty members create a rich and stimulating learning environment for students through their teaching, research, and service. ESCP has three centers that provide students and faculty with many opportunities to collaborate on research and service-related projects while focusing on improving life for learners in all environments.
Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral | On Campus
Admission Criteria
Application Inquiries
- Click here to request information from the ESCP program
Application Deadlines
| Emphasis Area | Fall Semester |
| Counseling Psychology | December 1 |
| School Psychology | December 1 |
| Educational Psychology | January 15 |
| Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education (SMEE) | January 15 |
Preferred GRE Scores (Required for SMEE Applicants Only)
| Test Type | Quantitative |
| GRE taken within the last 5 years | 153 |
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program
Application requirements and deadlines vary depending on emphasis areas. Please check out links below to view detailed information on each program’s application requirements and deadlines.
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- School Psychology
- Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education (SMEE)
Alexandria Spears (On-campus Advising)
Departmental Contact
phone 573-882-7738
place 16 Hill Hall
email anshfz@missouri.edu