Program Overview
School Psychology, MS
The MS in School Psychology is offered as part of the School Psychology Educational Specialist (EdS) and School Psychology PhD programs. The MS degree is awarded after successfully completing coursework en route to the Educational Specialist in School Psychology or PhD in School Psychology degrees. Applicants who are interested in pursuing the MS in School Psychology must apply to the School Psychology Educational Specialist or School Psychology PhD programs.
Admissions
This masters program is offered for work leading to the EdS in School Psychology or the PhD in School Psychology. Students may not apply directly for this master's, and should instead see the admissions information for the EdS in School Psychology or admission information for the PhD in School Psychology.
Funding
Graduate School Resources
The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
Minimum Graduate School Requirements
Review the Graduate School minimum degree requirements and policies, in addition to the program requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Mode of Instruction
Mode of Instruction: Face to Face
- Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.
- Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
- Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the campus.
- Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.
- Online: These programs are offered 100% online.
Curricular Requirements
- Minimum Credit Requirement: 31 credits
- Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 25 credits
- Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 31 credits must be graduate-level coursework.
- Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required.
- Other Grade Requirements: n/a
- Assessments and Examinations: No formal examinations are required.
- Language Requirements: No language requirements.
Required Courses
- ED PSYCH 540: Introduction to Professional School Psychology (2 credits)
- ED PSYCH 541: Applied Behavior Analysis in Classrooms (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH/COUN PSY 723: Developmental Processes Across the Life Span (3 credits)
- or ED PSYCH/HDFS 725: Theory and Issues in Human Development
- ED PSYCH 742: Assessment and Intervention for Academic Skill Problems (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 844: Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology in Schools (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 740: Cognitive Assessment of Children in the Schools (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 741: Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 761: Statistical Methods Applied to Education II (3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 828: Beginning Practicum in School Psychology (1 credit)
- ED PSYCH 829: Clinic Practicum in School Psychology (3 credits)
- or ED PSYCH/COUN PSY/RP & SE 737: Seminar in History and Systems of Psychology
- ED PSYCH 942: Systems of Consultation in School Psychology (2-3 credits)
- ED PSYCH 947: Evidenced-based Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (3 credits) Total Credits: 31
Graduate School Policies
The Graduate Schools Academic Policies and Procedures serve as the official document of record for Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures and are updated continuously.
Major-Specific Policies
Prior Coursework
- Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 6 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions.
- Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 6 credits from another institution or in coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW-Madison undergraduate student.
- Credits Earned as a Professional Student at UW-Madison: Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.
- Credits Earned as a University Special Student at UW-Madison: With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 3 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW-Madison University Special student.
Probation
Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.
Advisor / Committee
Refer to the Graduate School: Advisor and Graduate School: Committees (Doctoral/Masters/MFA) policies.
Credits Per Term Allowed
15 credits
Time Limits
Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy.
Grievances and Policies
These resources may be helpful in addressing concerns:
- Bias or Hate Reporting
- Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
- Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
- Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
- Employee Assistance
- Employee Disability Resource Office
- Graduate School
- Office of Compliance
- Office Student Assistance and Support
- Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
- Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff
- Title IX
School of Education Grievance Policy and Procedures
The School of Education Student Grievance Policy and associated procedures are designed for use in response to individual student grievances regarding faculty or staff in the School of Education.
Professional Development
Graduate School Resources
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in current and past theories, research findings, and methodologies in school psychology.
- Discuss the implications of human diversity for research and practice in school psychology and related fields.
- Learn the fundamentals of research design, data collection, and data analysis relevant to school psychology and related fields.
- Identify key features of high-quality research or program implementation/evaluation.
- Effectively communicate results of scientific research to academic, professional, and lay audiences.
- Conduct research or program implementation/evaluation in accordance with ethical standards established in school psychology and related fields.