School Psychology - Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program Overview
Overview of the School Psychology Graduate Program
The University of Toledos School Psychology graduate program offers master of arts and education specialist degrees. Our program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
Program Details
Our graduate students receive:
- Mentoring from outstanding faculty
- In-depth field experience in psychology and education through internships and practica
UToledo School Psychology graduate students become skilled mental-health and instructional specialists who work with young people and their families from evidence-based and culturally sensitive perspectives.
Top Reasons to Study School Psychology
- Field experiences in year one.
- Pathway to licensure.
- Collaborative faculty and student research.
- 100% job placement.
- Graduate assistantships.
- Accredited.
- Get involved and network.
Faculty Research Interests
Current faculty research interests include:
- Universal interventions and system-level change
- Treatment integrity in schools
- Resiliency
- Training and supervision in school psychology
- Academic and behavioral interventions
- Intervention efficiency
- Consultation
Career Opportunities
During the past 14 years, every graduate of UToledo's School Psychology graduate program has found work in the field. This is a true testament to how well we prepare our students to serve as compassionate, culturally aware school psychologists.
Our graduates work as licensed school psychologists and administrators. Some have pursued doctoral degrees.
Program Structure
The program offers both a Master of Arts (M.A.) and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree.
- The M.A. degree requires 2 years and 31 credits to complete.
- The Ed.S. degree requires 3 years and 47 credits to complete.
First-year graduate students participate in a 100-hour pre-practicum that includes a focus on culturally responsive practice. Each Ed.S. student completes an additional 400-hour practicum and 1,200-hour internship.