Ed.S. in School Psychology

The program leads to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree. The curriculum prepares the student to function professionally as a school psychologist and to develop the skills of a psychoeducational consultant. The program emphasizes current issues and trends in school psychology.

Graduate Admission to the School of Education and Human Sciences

Graduate programs in education are open to students with acceptable baccalaureate and graduate degrees whose academic records indicate that they can do successful work at the graduate level. Applicants must provide evidence of ability to work successfully at the graduate level, including experience in and commitment to the profession.  

Each department in the School of Education and Human Sciences sets its own application deadlines and admission criteria.  Prospective graduate students should contact the appropriate department for more information.

See Admission in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog for more information.

Graduate Admission

Prerequisites for Regular Admission

Prerequisites include the following:

• Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Graduate grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Graduate Record Examination general test scores (School Psychology only)

• For Counseling Psychology - Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related area. An applicant who does not have an undergraduate degree in education or psychology should have a minimum of 15 undergraduate credit hours in the behavioral sciences.

  For Educational Psychology and Research - Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree.  Educational Psychology and Research does not have a requirement for a specific undergraduate background.

  For School Psychology - Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree.  School Psychology does not have a requirement for a specific undergraduate background. 

At the first enrollment, a doctoral student reviews any previous graduate work with an advisor to identify any course work in which the student is deficient. Students holding master’s degrees in other areas should recognize that such course work may require up to a year to complete and, in some instances, must be taken before the actual doctoral course requirements.

See individual programs for specific admission requirements and deadlines.

Submit your graduate application online.