School Psychology, M.Ed.

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Program Information

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in School Psychology is an en route program and is administered as part of the related Ed.S. in School Psychology or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology programs.

Admissions

There is no direct admission for the M.Ed. in School Psychology as it is an en route program. Students can apply to be admitted and enrolled in the related Ed.S. in School Psychology or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology programs.

Program Requirements

To be awarded a M.Ed. in School Psychology, students must complete the following requirements (31 credit hours).

Core Coursework (28 credits)

EDHS 5040 - Academic Assessment Lab Credits: 1
EDHS 7630 - Seminar: Issues in Professional Psychology Credits: 3
EDHS 7640 - Cognitive Assessment Credits: 3
EDHS 7680 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
EDHS 8640 - Psychotherapy I: History, Systems, and Introductory Theory Credits: 3
EDHS 8670 - Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Assessment of Children Credits: 3
EDHS 9761 - Child Therapy Credits: 3
EDIS 5000 - The Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
EDLF 5060 - Research Methods for Education & Human Development Credits: 3
OR
EDLF 7300 - Foundations of Educational Research Credits: 3
EDLF 5330 - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis I Credits: 3
OR
EDLF 7420 - Quantitative Methods II: General Linear Models Credits: 3

Field Base Learning Requirements (3 credits)

Practicum placements will be facilitated by the program and students will work with program faculty to locate and confirm suitable placement locations. The School of Education and Human Development has established sites that will offer placements for students, and students may research and locate other suitable placements, as well. The practicum will entail supervised practical application of knowledge and skills gained in coursework.