Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP): Admissions 
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We are pleased that you are interested in graduate training in the Combined Program in Education and Psychology. Enclosed or available via the web are: (a) application forms for the Combined Program, and for the Rackham School of Graduate Studies, (b) a flyer containing a summary of the Program and the requirements for the Ph.D. degree, and (c) information about the faculty's current projects and publications.
Description
The Combined Program is a coordinated set of courses and research experiences leading to a Ph.D. degree in Education and Psychology. The focus is on instructional psychology, broadly defined. Students are trained to conduct research in school settings, on significant educational problems related to: (a) instruction, (b) learning, (c) motivation and social development, (d) classroom and school organization, and (e) individual differences and special populations. Note: We do not have a School or Counseling Psychology focus.
The program provides a forum where a diverse set of faculty with common interests in schooling can collaborate on training students. It provides a vehicle for utilizing the rich resources of the University by creating an interdisciplinary avenue for faculty to come together under the auspices of two departments. Since the Combined Program is an independent interdepartmental unit. Graduates are trained for teaching and research careers in academic and non-academic settings such as state and national agencies that deal with educational policy and practices.
Faculty
Faculty affiliated with the Program have ongoing research programs on a variety of issues concerning instructional psychology. Students in the Combined Program work with faculty on these research projects and design projects in their own areas of interest. Since the Combined Program is an independent interdepartmental unit, students have the unique opportunity of working with faculty in both the Department of Psychology and the School of Education.
Applications
The deadline for receipt of completed application materials is December 5th for entry in the following Fall term into our doctoral degree program. The Combined Program only admits one time each year, and we do not have a master's program. Applications will be reviewed by the Program's Executive Committee. Candidates will be informed of their decision by April 1. Several criteria are used in the selection process: recommendation letters from faculty, Graduate Record Examination scores, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, personal statements of research interests and plans. NOTE: Our application process is separate from the School of Education's. In addition to the CPEP application, you must also submit a Rackham Graduate School application and submit an application fee.
Financial Aid
The Combined Program provides financial support for its students
from several sources. Types of support include: fellowships,
research assistantships, teaching assistantships, traineeships,
etc. In order to be considered for all awards, make sure all your
application materials arrive by December 5th. Rackham also provides
lists of additional funding sources. Go to http://www.rackham.umich.edu and circle on "Office of Fellowships and Recruitment" then select
"Sources of Aid on Campus."
The following checklist should be helpful for completing the application process:
*1. RACKHAM GRADUATE APPLICATION (due on or before December 5th):
ON-LINE APPLICATION (for general application information go to:
Rackham application information site:
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/admissions/
You must use the online version of the Graduate School’s application, which is located at: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/UMich/Rackham/ProgramA/. You will be required to pay the application fee with a credit card. You may apply to multiple programs, but you must submit an application form, application fee, transcripts, recommendations and statement of purpose for each of the programs. The GRE needs only to be submitted to the Rackham Graduate School to make the scores available to all programs under Rackham.
PAPER APPLICATION
Paper applications are no longer accepted, except under special circumstances. If you find you are unable to access the Rackham Web version of the First-Time Enrollees Application you may request that CPEP download a copy of the application and either e-mail, send via the postal service or fax it to you. Send your request to: CPEP@umich.edu. Note to International Applicants: You will need to provide additional information/forms with your application(s). Please read the Rackham application instructions over carefully.
Send fee(s) and application(s) to: Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070. Your application will not be processed without the fee payment.
2. COMBINED PROGRAM APPLICATION (due on or before December 5th):
Complete the enclosed Combined Program Application form and return it to the Combined Program in Education and Psychology, 1406 School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259. Electronic version: http://www.soe.umich.edu/common/admissions/downloads/cpepsup.pdf NOTE: We admit for Fall term only. Our program offers only a Ph.D. in Education and Psychology. We do not have a master's degree program. With the exception of some international applicants, you also do not need a master's degree to apply.
3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS:
See Financial Assistance section on the Rackham Application (in Rackham Application information) and contact the appropriate office as indicated. The Combined Program nominates all their accepted applicants for relevant fellowships, however, if you feel a fellowship may not cover all your needs, you may apply for student aid.
*4. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Request three letters of recommendation from professional people who know your ability as a student. When applying on-line, you will be prompted to register your recommenders. They will be sent an email directing them to the URL where they will complete the online Letters of Recommendation. Letter of recommendation forms may also be downloaded to give/send to your recommenders from the general application information website listed above.
NOTE: Have all paper forms and letters sent to the Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP) Office.
*5. TRANSCRIPTS
ALL APPLICANTS send two sets: One set to Rackham School of Graduate Studies (see address above) and one set to the CPEP Program Office (listed below) of the following: official undergraduate transcripts and, if applicable, official graduate transcripts, and international applicants send a copy of your diploma/s. Your application will not be processed without transcripts.
*6. GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants. In addition, the TOEFL or other acceptable forms of English proficiency tests (e-mail us for more information), is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Have the results of your scores sent directly to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The GRE Institution Code is 1839, the GRE Program/Major Field Code is 3403 (Education-Evaluation and Research); the TOEFL is the same except the Department Code is 09 (Soc. Sciences, Psychology-Educational) . NOTE: Please send photostatic copies of your GRE and, if applicable, TOEFL scores along with the CPEP application, or as soon as they become available. Official copies from ETS are still required.
nformation on test dates and locations may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, M.S. 57-L, Princeton, NJ 08541, telephone (609) 771-7670; or www.gre.org/codelst.html. Submit scores for the: (1) General Test (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) and (2) Subject Area Test (in your major area) if taken. NOTE: The Subject Test is not required. You should take the GRE no later than the October test administration. It sometimes takes six weeks to process the test depending on how it is administered.
*Information required and needed prior to the deadline of December 5th. The CPEP application process is separate from the School of Education's.
Mailing address: Combined Program in Education and Psychology, University of Michigan, 1406 School of Education Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259.
Contact Numbers: (734) 647-0626, FAX Number: (734) 615-2164; e-mail: cpep@umich.edu
We hope you will get acquainted with us through our web materials, e-mail
correspondence, and when possible, a personal
visit. Be sure to check out the University
of Michigan Web
site, Educational Studies Web
site, the Rackham Graduate
School Web
site, and the rest of the resources in this program site along with the School
of Education Web site. In addition, you may want to view the SOE
Bulletin.
There are opportunities through both the School of Education and the Rackham
Graduate School for merit and need based fellowships. To find out more, we
encourage you to review the
Graduate Financial Aid Resource Guide. The Office
of Fellowships and Recruitment is
the contact for the Rackham Graduate School (734-764-8119). There are also
graduate research and administrative assistant positions associated with Educational
Studies and in other offices across campus.
We are delighted to learn of your interest in the University
of Michigan and this program. We encourage you to visit the campus to discuss
your interests with faculty and students. Visits are most helpful if made prior
to or during the application process. In addition to arranging individual campus
visits, you are encouraged to attend the annual Graduate Information Day.
This is a great opportunity for you to meet with School of Education faculty
and staff, some of our current students, and other prospective students. We
also participate in several graduate fairs around the country. We wish you
the best of luck in pursuing your graduate studies and encourage you to contact
us (above) if you have any questions about the University of Michigan or your
program.
Still have questions or do you have questions about your application?
If so, please visit the School
of Education Frequently Asked Questions,
or contact the CPEP
office at
(734) 647-0626 or by e-mail.
Note: The we match documents to an application using the name appearing on the Rackham application. If the name on your documents, i.e., transcript, letter of recommendation, portfolio, etc., is different from the name appearing on your application, please be sure to indicate all former last names or other first names on question 3 of the Rackham application. Contact the CPEP office if you have information about your name that you did not include on the Rackham application.
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