School Psychology Program
Program Overview/Mission
School Psychologists, or Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) in Texas, are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School Psychologists/LSSPs partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. U.S. News & World Report ranks School Psychology #1 in Best Social Services Jobs and #57 in The 100 Best Jobs (with a low 1.2% unemployment rate)!
Program Degrees
Accreditation Information
The School Psychology program is approved by and has received National Recognition from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Admission Requirements
- School Psychology SSP
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Admission Deadline
- Fall Only:
- Final Deadline: January 25
- Fall Only:
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Application
A standard university application is required.
Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.
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Requirements
- GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will be automatically removed after successful submission of
the admission application.
- Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended
to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
- Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
- Recommended GPA of 3.25 or above for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
- Recommended Foundation Courses: it is highly recommended that applicants have successfully completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate Psychology coursework (e.g., Introductory Psychology, Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and other an upper-level psychology course).
- Required Additional Supporting Documents: The following documents should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application
Portal.
- Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
- Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation and ratings: Students identify recommenders through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal. Once recommenders and contact information is submitted, recommenders will receive an email to a link to submit the letter of recommendation and ratings. Letters of Recommendation and ratings from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are preferred.
- Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application
fee of $35 for the School Psychology S.S.P. program. The program application fee may be paid
by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and send it to:
School Psychology Program Admissions
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 73
Houston, TX 77058
281-283-3491
- GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will be automatically removed after successful submission of
the admission application.
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Admission Review Process
After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February or March. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.
Additional Admission Information
Students wishing to enroll in this degree plan must formally apply. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the faculty coordinator.
Program Staff and Faculty
Valerie Morgan
Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3375
Email: morganva@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.03
Anthony Roberson
Assistant Professor of School & Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: robersona@uhcl.edu
Gill Strait
Associate Professor of School Psychology and Health Service Psychology, School Psychology
Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3494
Email: strait@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.04
James Upright
Clinic Director and University Practicum Supervisor,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3363
Email: upright@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor South 1410.22
Mike Van Wie
Assistant Professor of School & Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: vanwie@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.16
Student Resources
Information for Current Students
- Student Handbook
- School Psychology Course Sequence
- Texas Association of School Psychologists
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- National Association of School Psychologists
- TASP Scholarship Information
University Student Resources
- Class Schedule
- E-Services
- Payment
- Enrollment Processes
- Waitlisting a Class
- Enrollment Verification
- Catalog
- Types of Aid
- Scholarships
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
A doctorate in Health Services Psychology (Combined Clinical/School Psychology) is also offered!