Education Specialist in Education - School Psychology
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The School Psychology Educational Specialist graduate program is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting student mental health, academic success, and well-being, with a focus on assessment, intervention, and advocacy. Graduates pursue careers as school psychologists, working in a variety of diverse, educationally-related settings, including P-12 schools, universities, and educational cooperatives.
Program Overview
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology is a three-year program with two years of coursework on campus and a yearlong internship. In the Ed.S. program, students typically earn a Master of Science (M.S.) degree after the first year of coursework.
Graduates of the Ed.S. program are eligible for certification as a school psychologist in the state of Kentucky and should meet certification standards in most other states. Program completion also partially fulfills requirements for certification as a Psychological Associate by the Kentucky Board of Psychology. Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree are considered for the program.
Our Accreditation
Our School Psychology program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. It is also fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). This approval streamlines eligibility for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential, supports licensure portability across most states, and boosts credibility with school districts and employer
Plan to Pursue Licensure Outside of Kentucky?
If you plan to obtain professional licensure outside of Kentucky, please refer to the Licensure page to confirm whether the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state of interest.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
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Program Specific Requirements
For information about program specific admissions requirements, view the program's departmental page.
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What You'll Learn
The school psychology programs offer a breadth of classroom choices and a wealth of field experiences. The combination of these classroom and experiential activities result in graduates who are prepared for many of the professional challenges of a school psychologist. The EdS program is a three year program (2 years of coursework, 1 year of internship).
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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