School Psychology - M.Ed.

School Psychology - M.Ed.

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.

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M.Ed. in School Psychology

91�ֿ�’s M.Ed. in School Psychology provides targeted education in school psychology practices. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in school psychology.

Program Information for School Psychology - M.Ed.

Program Description

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.

Admissions for School Psychology - M.Ed.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

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:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
  Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
  Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
Spring Semester
- Priority deadline: October 1
  Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
Summer Term
- Priority deadline: January 15
  Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

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

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
SPSY 67920	DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS	3
SPSY 67929	INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS	3
SPSY 67951	COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS	3
SPSY 67955	INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS	3
SPSY 67960	INTERVENTIONS WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS	3
SPSY 67972	SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS	3
SPSY 67974	SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY	3
Major Elective, choose from the following:		3
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
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		30

¹: Students must complete SPSY 67692 in two semesters, 3 credit hours each for a total of 6 credit hours. Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

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.

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