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Department Head:
Linda R. Shaw
Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
The University of Arizona College of Education
P.O. Box 210069
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0069
Phone: 520-621-7822
Fax: 520-621-3821
E-mail the Department
Applying to theDepartment of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
Thank you for your interest! Please read the Deadlines section before Applications; if you need further information, refer to the Requirements and Contacts sections.
If you wish to apply as an undergraduate student, visit the Undergraduate Application pages
If you wish to apply as an undergraduate in the Rehabilitation Program, please contact your advisor at 520-621-7865.
School Psychology and Rehabilitation only admit new students for the Fall semester.
- National Applicants
- January 10
Fall admission for School Counseling or School Psychology - February 15
Fall admission for Special Education or Rehabilitation - February 15
Summer admission for Special Education (Deaf / Hard of Hearing program students will be admitted for Summer I) - September 1
Spring admission for Special Education
- January 10
- International Applicants
- December 1
Fall admission - June 1
Spring admission
- December 1
Applications
All applicants are required to complete the University (Graduate College) Application and the department application. A Concentration Area (otherwise known as Specialization or Study Area) must be indicated for Special Education and some concentration areas only offer specific degree options. Deaf / Hard of Hearing program applicants: please make sure that you indicate a Summer I start term in your applications.
- Special Education Application Materials
- Rehabilitation Application Materials
- School Psychology Application Materials
- School Counseling Application Materials
Degree requirements describe how many units will usually be needed for degree completion and which coursework will be necessary. Please view the respective Program Information pages listed as well, as programs may offer information about scholarships, contacts, and what they look for in candidates.
- Helpful Information
- A Guide for Applying to the DPS department [being revised]
- Information for Prospective Students from the University Graduate College
- Special Education Requirements and Information
- Rehabilitation Requirements and Information
- School Psychology Requirements and Information
Faculty are available to further discuss their programs if more information is needed. Please select which program faculty you would like to find from the list below.
