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School Psychology, Ed.S.

This program is designed for applicants who seek to be school psychologists, certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Type 73 license. For students without a previous graduate degree, the Educational Psychology, M.Ed. is earned as part of this degree. The purpose is to provide more advanced knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices in schools and with families to promote positive outcomes.

Faculty review student progress annually to provide formative evaluation and prepare for the next phase of the program. Students are evaluated using a combination of course grades, portfolio assessments, field-based competencies, and professional dispositions assessment,

Students who successfully complete the Educational Psychology, M.Ed., and the School Psychology, Ed.S., coursework are eligible for Illinois Type 73 School Psychology Certification and certification by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) as Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP).

In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:

  • Submit four letters of recommendation, at least two of which are academic in nature, regarding the applicants capacity for graduate work
  • Submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae describing relevant background and work experiences
  • Submit scores from the General Aptitude Section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years
  • Pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)

This degree requires:

  • 30 SH–33 SH beyond the prerequisite courses in the M.Ed.
  • Students who receive two or more “C” or lower grades will be dropped from the program
  • A two-day per week practicum in school and family settings
  • A full-school year, paid internship in public schools

School Psychology Program - 30–33 SH

EPS544Social and Emotional Learning in the Schools: Individual and Group Interventions
EPS561ATheory and Practice of School-Based Consultation I
EPS561BTheory and Practice of School-Based Consultation II
EPS561CTheory and Practice of School-Based Consultation III
EPS563BSchool Psychology Practicum II
EPS563CWorking with Families and Children Practicum
EPS590Internship in School Psychology
EPS593Professional Issues in School Psychology
EPS647Interventions in Schools with Multicultural Students
SPE500Introduction to Exceptional Children and Adolescents/Special Education

Note: Students who have taken SPE 500 or its equivalent may have the course waived.