Program Overview

School Psychology - M.Ed.

Overview

Our School Psychology programs equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the lives of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students. With experienced faculty, applied learning opportunities, and a focus on evidence-based practices, you'll be prepared to address the social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs of diverse student populations.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement
• Sample of written work
• School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

• Major Requirements:
  • SPSY 67920: DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67929: INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67951: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67955: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67960: INTERVENTIONS WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67972: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (3 credit hours)
  • SPSY 67974: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credit hours)
  • Major Elective, choose from the following:
    • EPSY 65520: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
    • EPSY 65523: LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
    • RMS 65510: STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
    • SPSY 67912: ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Culminating Requirement:
    • SPSY 67692: PRACTICUM I IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 1 (6 credit hours)

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 30 credit hours of graduate coursework required for the M.Ed. degree.
• Depending on students' background/experience, students may be required to complete additional coursework in the first and second years of the program.
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologist's Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice.

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in School Psychology provides a focus on the core principles and foundations of the practice of school psychology. The M.Ed. degree is not considered a terminal degree and is not sufficient for earning the Ohio state license in school psychology.

Additional training beyond the M.Ed. (e.g., an Ed.S. or Ph.D.) is required in order to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state (i.e., Ohio Department of Education) and national (i.e., through the National Association of School Psychologists national certification program) levels as well as for licensure and practice in most states.