Ed.S. Coursework and Requirements

1. Courses in School Psychology. Students complete several core courses in school psychology, including:

professional issues in school psychology (CEP 884),
intellectual assessment (CEP 880),
personality/ social-emotional assessment (CEP 881),
psychoeducational assessment and intervention (CEP 886 and CEP 887),
consultation (CEP 889),
classroom management/discipline (CEP 883),
behavior disorders (CEP 885),
child psychotherapy (CEP 888),
school-based psychological interventions (CEP 918).

All of the courses in this area have practicum experiences infused with the course requirements.

2. Courses in Educational Psychology. Students are also expected to acquire important foundational knowledge in learning, development, research, measurement, and assessment. Required courses include:

cognitive development (CEP 903)
social/emotional development (CEP 904)
educational inquiry/research (CEP 822 or CEP 930)
learning (CEP 902 or equivalent)

3. Courses in Related Areas. Students also complete two electives, one of which must be selected from family offerings in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

4. Practicum and Internship. In addition to the course requirements and practicum experiences infused in selected, required courses, candidates for the specialist degree in School Psychology also complete 7 credits of Practicum (CEP 894B) across their second year and a 1200 hour Internship (CEP 893B) in approved settings. At least 600 of the 1200 Internship hours must be completed in a school setting.

5. Comprehensive Exam. All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination administered according to department policy. This exam is case-based and covers principles of measurement, individual assessment, consultation, behavior disorders in children, educational disabilities, and interventions.

6. Residency Requirement. Students are also required to complete a residency requirement of at least 6 credits for two consecutive semesters. All requirements must be completed within five calendar years from the time that the student first enrolls. Credit will not be allowed for courses taken more than five years prior to the granting of the degree.

Course and Requirements Timeline

Program Plan Forms (.doc)

Field Practicum (.doc)

Internships